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abuse in Danish

abuse in Danish is misbrug, vanrøgt, seksuelt misbrug — abuse means cruel or violent treatment of a person, often repeated.

abuse in Danish

misbrug
noun
Improper treatment or usage; application to a wrong or bad purpose; an unjust, corrupt or wrongful practice or custom. [from around 1350 to 1470]
vanrøgt
noun
Improper treatment or usage; application to a wrong or bad purpose; an unjust, corrupt or wrongful practice or custom. [from around 1350 to 1470]
seksuelt misbrug
noun
Improper treatment or usage; application to a wrong or bad purpose; an unjust, corrupt or wrongful practice or custom. [from around 1350 to 1470]
mishandling
noun
Physical maltreatment; injury; cruel treatment. [from late 16th c.]
misbruge
verb
(transitive) To put to a wrong use; to misapply; to use improperly; to use for a wrong purpose or end; to pervert [from around 1350 to 1470.]
mishandle
verb
(transitive) To put to a wrong use; to misapply; to use improperly; to use for a wrong purpose or end; to pervert [from around 1350 to 1470.]
voldtage
verb
(transitive) To put to a wrong use; to misapply; to use improperly; to use for a wrong purpose or end; to pervert [from around 1350 to 1470.]
voldtage
verb
(transitive, archaic) To violate; defile; to rape; (reflexive) to masturbate. [from around 1350 to 1470]

What does "abuse" mean?

  1. noun Cruel or violent treatment of a person, often repeated.
    "The charity supports survivors of domestic abuse."
  2. noun The wrong or harmful use of something, such as power, drugs, or a position of trust.
    "The senator was accused of abuse of power."
  3. verb To treat someone cruelly or violently.
    "He was accused of abusing his position to intimidate staff."
  4. verb To use something improperly or excessively, especially drugs or alcohol.
    "She began to abuse painkillers after her surgery."

abuse in a sentence

  • The charity supports survivors of domestic abuse.
  • Reports of abuse at the facility triggered an investigation.
  • The senator was accused of abuse of power.
  • He was accused of abusing his position to intimidate staff.

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Common Danish translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "abuse" in Danish?

"abuse" in Danish is misbrug, vanrøgt, seksuelt misbrug. abuse means: Cruel or violent treatment of a person, often repeated.

How do you use "abuse" in a sentence?

Example: "The charity supports survivors of domestic abuse." In Danish, "abuse" is misbrug, vanrøgt, seksuelt misbrug.

Are there other ways to say "abuse" in Danish?

Yes — Danish has 7 translations listed for "abuse": misbrug, vanrøgt, seksuelt misbrug, mishandling, misbruge, mishandle.

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