abused

UK
/əˈbjuːzd/
US
/əˈbjuːzd/
abusedadjective
more abused
Comp.
most abused
Super.
UK
/əˈbjuːzd/
US
/əˈbjuːzd/
Translations
maltraitépour une personne ou un animal ayant subi des mauvais traitements
The abused animal was rescued and taken to a shelter for care.
L'animal maltraité a été secouru et conduit dans un refuge pour y recevoir des soins.
Additional translations
abusifpour un droit, un privilège ou un usage employé de manière inappropriée
Definitions
Subjected to harmful or improper treatment.
The abused animal was rescued and taken to a shelter for care.
Misused or used in a way that is not intended or appropriate.
The abused privilege was eventually revoked by the authorities.
abusednoun
abused
pl
UK
/əˈbjuːzd/
US
/əˈbjuːzd/
Used mainly in plural with the definite article to refer to people who have been subjected to abuse.
Translations
victimesdans le contexte de la maltraitance
The shelter provides counselling and legal support for the abused.
Le refuge offre un soutien psychologique et une aide juridique aux victimes.
Additional translations
maltraitésemploi substantivé
Definitions
People who have been subjected to abuse, especially victims of violence or mistreatment.
The shelter provides counselling and legal support for the abused.
abuseverb

abused

Past Simple

abused
Past Simple
abused
Past Participle
abusing
ing-form
UK
/əˈbjuːs/
US
/əˈbjus/
Translations
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.
Definitions
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.
abusenoun
Definitions
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.
abuseadjective
Definitions
Relating to or involving abuse.
The shelter offers special programs for abuse victims.