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abused

UK
/əˈbjuːzd/
US
/əˈbjuːzd/

Translations

abusedadjective
more abused
Comp.
most abused
Super.
UK
/əˈbjuːzd/
US
/əˈbjuːzd/
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
Synonyms
ill-treated
mistreated
exploited
oppressed
wronged
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.
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
abuseverb

abused

Past Simple

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
ill-treat
misuse
exploit
maltreat
injure
harm
abuse
Antonyms
nurture
protect
care

Definitions

abusedadjective
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
People who have been subjected to abuse, especially victims of violence or mistreatment.
The shelter provides counselling and legal support for the abused.
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.
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