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abuse

UK
/əˈbjuːs/
US
/əˈbjus/

Translations

abusenoun
abuses
pl
UK
/əˈbjuːs/
US
/əˈbjus/
The abuse of power by the government led to widespread protests.
L'abus de pouvoir du gouvernement a provoqué de vastes manifestations.
The organization works to prevent child abuse and support victims.
L'organisation travaille à prévenir la maltraitance des enfants et à soutenir les victimes.
insulteSouvent au pluriel dans ce sens.
He was subjected to a torrent of verbal abuse during the argument.
Il a essuyé une pluie d'insultes pendant la dispute.
Additional translations
mésusageSurtout pour l’idée de mauvais emploi ou d’usage incorrect.
injureRegistre plus soutenu ou juridique; souvent au pluriel dans cet emploi.
Synonyms
mistreatment
maltreatment
ill-treatment
abusement
exploitation
violence
injury
harm
abuseverb
abused
Past Simple
abused
Past Participle
abusing
Gerund
UK
/əˈbjuːs/
US
/əˈbjus/
abuserSe construit avec « de » quand il signifie « faire un mauvais usage de ».
He abused his position by taking bribes.
Il a abusé de sa position en acceptant des pots-de-vin.
She was accused of abusing her children.
Elle a été accusée d'avoir maltraité ses enfants.
The fans abused the referee after the controversial decision.
Les supporters ont insulté l'arbitre après la décision controversée.
Synonyms
mistreat
maltreat
ill-treat
exploit
misuse
abuse
harm
injure
Antonyms
care
protect
nurture
abuseadjective
UK
/əˈbjuːs/
US
/əˈbjus/
Used attributively before a noun (e.g., "abuse survivor")
abusifSouvent rendu en français par une tournure nominale (« victimes d'abus »).
The shelter offers special programs for abuse victims.
Le refuge propose des programmes spéciaux pour les victimes d'abus.

Definitions

abusenoun
The improper use or treatment of something, often to unfairly or improperly gain benefit.
The abuse of power by the government led to widespread protests.
Cruel and violent treatment of a person or animal.
The organization works to prevent child abuse and support victims.
Insulting and offensive language.
He was subjected to a torrent of verbal abuse during the argument.
abuseverb
To use something to bad effect or for a bad purpose; misuse.
He abused his position by taking bribes.
To treat a person or animal with cruelty or violence, especially regularly or repeatedly.
She was accused of abusing her children.
To speak to someone in an insulting and offensive way.
The fans abused the referee after the controversial decision.
abuseadjective
Relating to or involving abuse.
The shelter offers special programs for abuse victims.
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