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    Umabuso (en. Abuse)

    /um.a.bu.so/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    verb
    The act of exploiting or abusing power or authority.
    His lifestyle was a result of his abuse of power.
    Naging dahilan ng kanyang pamumuhay ang pag-abuso niya sa kanyang kapangyarihan.
    The violation of others' rights through improper use of authority.
    People should not abuse their positions.
    Hindi dapat umabuso ang mga tao sa kanilang mga posisyon.
    The excessive use of something that causes damage or harm.
    Do not abuse the things given to you.
    Huwag umabuso sa mga bagay na inilalaan sa iyo.

    Etymology

    Root word: abuso

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    abusive power
    exploitation of power
    umabusong kapangyarihan
    abusive person
    a person who lives through abuse
    umabusong tao

    Related Words

    abuse
    The improper use of power or things.
    abuso
    abuse
    The act of abusing the rights or power of others.
    pang-aabuso

    Slang Meanings

    To abuse, mistreat, or misuse power against others.
    My boss is such an abuser to his employees.
    Yung boss ko, sobrang umabuso sa mga empleyado niya.
    To excessively use or rely on something.
    He abused drinking alcohol, that’s why his liver got damaged.
    Umabusong sa pag-inom ng alak, kaya nasira ang kanyang liver.
    To use a relationship for personal gain.
    He abused the trust of his friends for business.
    Umabuso siya sa tiwala ng mga kaibigan niya sa negosyo.