abuse in French
abuse in French is abus, viol, injure — abuse means cruel or violent treatment of a person, often repeated.
abuse in French
abus
Improper treatment or usage; application to a wrong or bad purpose; an unjust, corrupt or wrongful practice or custom. [from around 1350 to 1470]
viol
Improper treatment or usage; application to a wrong or bad purpose; an unjust, corrupt or wrongful practice or custom. [from around 1350 to 1470]
injure
Coarse, insulting speech; abusive language; language that unjustly or angrily vilifies. [from mid-16th c.]
insulte
Coarse, insulting speech; abusive language; language that unjustly or angrily vilifies. [from mid-16th c.]
offense
Coarse, insulting speech; abusive language; language that unjustly or angrily vilifies. [from mid-16th c.]
abus
Physical maltreatment; injury; cruel treatment. [from late 16th c.]
abuser
What does "abuse" mean?
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noun Cruel or violent treatment of a person, often repeated.
"The charity supports survivors of domestic abuse."
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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."
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verb To treat someone cruelly or violently.
"He was accused of abusing his position to intimidate staff."
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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.
Similar words in French
Common French translations
Frequently asked questions
What is "abuse" in French?
"abuse" in French is abus, viol, injure. 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 French, "abuse" is abus, viol, injure.
Are there other ways to say "abuse" in French?
Yes — French has 6 translations listed for "abuse": abus, viol, injure, insulte, offense, abuser.
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