Magabuso (en. To abuse)

/ma.ɡa.ˈbuso/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

To act contrary to what is customary or regulated.

He abuses his power in his position.

Magabuso siya ng kapangyarihan sa kanyang katungkulan.

Exploiting one or more people.

Do not abuse the children under your care.

Huwag magabuso ng mga bata sa ilalim ng iyong pangangalaga.

To use something in an improper way.

He abused medication, which is why he needed treatment.

Magabuso siya ng gamot, kaya siya ay napagamot.

from the root 'abuse'

to abuse power

Exploitation of power inappropriately.

magabuso ng kapangyarihan

abuse

The improper use or exploitation of a person, thing, or situation.

abuso

abuse

The act of abusing.

pang-aabuso

abuse towards others

Dude, people really show no mercy on the road, it's like they don't care about other drivers.

Grabe, sobrang magabuso talaga ang mga tao sa kalsada, parang walang pakialam sa ibang drivers.

exploitation

Those kids running around the corner are really exploiting the vendors.

Yung mga nagtatakbuhan lang sa kanto, magabuso sila sa mga mangangalakal.

someone who abuses

Whenever he gets the chance, he becomes an abuser, he shows no mercy.

Basta't may pagkakataon, magabuso siya, wala siyang awa.