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abusing
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/əˈbjuːzɪŋ/
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/əˈbjuzɪŋ/
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abusing
noun
maltraitance
The organization works to prevent the abusing of children in vulnerable communities.
L'organisation œuvre pour prévenir la maltraitance des enfants dans les communautés vulnérables.
abus
The abusing of power by the officials led to widespread corruption.
L'abus de pouvoir des responsables a conduit à une corruption généralisée.
abusing
gerund / present participle
UK
/əˈbjuːzɪŋ/
US
/əˈbjuːzɪŋ/
Used attributively before a noun to describe someone or something that performs abuse.
abusif
Children of abusing parents often need support.
Les enfants de parents abusifs ont souvent besoin de soutien.
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maltraitant
abuse
verb
abusing
Gerund
abused
Past Simple
abused
Past Participle
abusing
Gerund
UK
/əˈbjuːs/
US
/əˈbjus/
maltraiter
She was accused of abusing her children.
Elle a été accusée d'avoir maltraité ses enfants.
abuser
Se 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.
insulter
The fans abused the referee after the controversial decision.
Les supporters ont insulté l'arbitre après la décision controversée.
Synonyms
injure
maltreat
mistreat
ill-treat
exploit
misuse
abuse
harm
Antonyms
care
protect
nurture
Definitions
abusing
noun
The act of using something to bad effect or for a bad purpose; misuse.
The abusing of power by the officials led to widespread corruption.
The act of treating someone with cruelty or violence, especially regularly or repeatedly.
The organization works to prevent the abusing of children in vulnerable communities.
abusing
gerund / present participle
Prone to or engaged in abusive behavior or misuse.
The shelter offers support to children of abusing parents.
abuse
verb
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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