abuse in Irish
abuse in Irish is tarcaisne, maslaigh — abuse means cruel or violent treatment of a person, often repeated.
abuse in Irish
tarcaisne
Coarse, insulting speech; abusive language; language that unjustly or angrily vilifies. [from mid-16th c.]
maslaigh
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 Irish?
"abuse" in Irish is tarcaisne, maslaigh. 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 Irish, "abuse" is tarcaisne, maslaigh.
Are there other ways to say "abuse" in Irish?
Yes — Irish has 2 translations listed for "abuse": tarcaisne, maslaigh.
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