abusing

UK
/əˈbjuːzɪŋ/
US
/əˈbjuzɪŋ/

Translations

abusingnoun
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.
The abusing of power by the officials led to widespread corruption.
L'abus de pouvoir des responsables a conduit à une corruption généralisée.
abusinggerund / present participle
UK
/əˈbjuːzɪŋ/
US
/əˈbjuːzɪŋ/
Used attributively before a noun to describe someone or something that performs abuse.
Children of abusing parents often need support.
Les enfants de parents abusifs ont souvent besoin de soutien.
Additional translations
abuseverb

abusing

Gerund

abused
Past Simple
abused
Past Participle
abusing
Gerund
UK
/əˈbjuːs/
US
/əˈbjus/
She was accused of abusing her children.
Elle a été accusée d'avoir maltraité ses enfants.
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.
The fans abused the referee after the controversial decision.
Les supporters ont insulté l'arbitre après la décision controversée.

Definitions

abusingnoun
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.
abusinggerund / present participle
Prone to or engaged in abusive behavior or misuse.
The shelter offers support to children of abusing parents.
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.