abuse in Greek
abuse in Greek is κατάχρηση, κακοποίηση, (λεκτική) κακοποίηση — abuse means cruel or violent treatment of a person, often repeated.
abuse in Greek
κατάχρηση
Pronounced: katachrisi
Improper treatment or usage; application to a wrong or bad purpose; an unjust, corrupt or wrongful practice or custom. [from around 1350 to 1470]
κακοποίηση
Pronounced: kakopoiisi
Improper treatment or usage; application to a wrong or bad purpose; an unjust, corrupt or wrongful practice or custom. [from around 1350 to 1470]
(λεκτική) κακοποίηση
Pronounced: (lektiki) kakopoiisi
Coarse, insulting speech; abusive language; language that unjustly or angrily vilifies. [from mid-16th c.]
βρισιές
Pronounced: vrisies
Coarse, insulting speech; abusive language; language that unjustly or angrily vilifies. [from mid-16th c.]
κακομεταχείριση
Pronounced: kakometacheirisi
Physical maltreatment; injury; cruel treatment. [from late 16th c.]
κακοποίηση
Pronounced: kakopoiisi
Physical maltreatment; injury; cruel treatment. [from late 16th c.]
καταχρώμαι
Pronounced: katachromai
(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.]
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."
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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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What is "abuse" in Greek?
"abuse" in Greek is κατάχρηση, κακοποίηση, (λεκτική) κακοποίηση. abuse means: Cruel or violent treatment of a person, often repeated.
How do you pronounce κατάχρηση?
"abuse" in Greek is κατάχρηση, pronounced "katachrisi".
How do you use "abuse" in a sentence?
Example: "The charity supports survivors of domestic abuse." In Greek, "abuse" is κατάχρηση, κακοποίηση, (λεκτική) κακοποίηση.
Are there other ways to say "abuse" in Greek?
Yes — Greek has 6 translations listed for "abuse": κατάχρηση, κακοποίηση, (λεκτική) κακοποίηση, βρισιές, κακομεταχείριση, καταχρώμαι.
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