abuse in Japanese
abuse in Japanese is 濫用, 侮辱, 虐待 — abuse means cruel or violent treatment of a person, often repeated.
abuse in Japanese
濫用
Pronounced: ran'yō
Improper treatment or usage; application to a wrong or bad purpose; an unjust, corrupt or wrongful practice or custom. [from around 1350 to 1470]
侮辱
Pronounced: bujoku
Coarse, insulting speech; abusive language; language that unjustly or angrily vilifies. [from mid-16th c.]
虐待
Pronounced: gyakutai
Physical maltreatment; injury; cruel treatment. [from late 16th c.]
侮辱
Pronounced: bujoku
(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.]
性的虐待
Pronounced: seitekigyakutai
(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.]
濫用
Pronounced: ran'yō
(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.]
罵る
Pronounced: nonoshiru
(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.]
罵倒
Pronounced: batō
(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.]
虐待
Pronounced: gyakutai
(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.]
侮辱
Pronounced: bujoku
(transitive) To attack with coarse language; to insult; to revile; malign; to speak in an offensive manner to or about someone; to disparage. [from early 17th c.]
罵る
Pronounced: nonoshiru
(transitive) To attack with coarse language; to insult; to revile; malign; to speak in an offensive manner to or about someone; to disparage. [from early 17th c.]
罵倒
Pronounced: batō
(transitive) To attack with coarse language; to insult; to revile; malign; to speak in an offensive manner to or about someone; to disparage. [from early 17th c.]
性的虐待
Pronounced: seitekigyakutai
(transitive, archaic) To violate; defile; to rape; (reflexive) to masturbate. [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."
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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Frequently asked questions
What is "abuse" in Japanese?
"abuse" in Japanese is 濫用, 侮辱, 虐待. abuse means: Cruel or violent treatment of a person, often repeated.
How do you pronounce 濫用?
"abuse" in Japanese is 濫用, pronounced "ran'yō".
How do you use "abuse" in a sentence?
Example: "The charity supports survivors of domestic abuse." In Japanese, "abuse" is 濫用, 侮辱, 虐待.
Are there other ways to say "abuse" in Japanese?
Yes — Japanese has 6 translations listed for "abuse": 濫用, 侮辱, 虐待, 性的虐待, 罵る, 罵倒.
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