raiskata — meaning in English
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English meaning
- abuse noun Cruel or violent treatment of a person, often repeated.
- misuse noun Incorrect, careless, or improper use of something.
- prostitute noun A person who has sex with others in exchange for money.
Senses
raiskata is used for these senses in English:
- abuse (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.]
- abuse (transitive, archaic) To violate; defile; to rape; (reflexive) to masturbate. [from around 1350 to 1470]
- misuse (transitive) To rape (a woman); later more generally, to sexually abuse (someone). [from 14th c.]
- prostitute (transitive, derogatory) To sacrifice (oneself, one's talents etc.) in return for profit or other advantage; to exploit for base purposes.
abuse — full definition
- noun Cruel or violent treatment of a person, often repeated.
- noun The wrong or harmful use of something, such as power, drugs, or a position of trust.
- verb To treat someone cruelly or violently.
- verb To use something improperly or excessively, especially drugs or alcohol.
misuse — full definition
- noun Incorrect, careless, or improper use of something.
- verb To use something incorrectly or for the wrong purpose.
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