abusare — meaning in English

English meaning

• abuse noun Cruel or violent treatment of a person, often repeated.
• impose verb To officially establish or enforce a rule, tax, or penalty.
• misuse noun Incorrect, careless, or improper use of something.

Senses

abusare 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]
• impose To encroach or intrude, especially in a manner regarded as unfair or unwarranted; to presume, to take advantage of; also, to be a burden or inconvenience.
• misuse (transitive) To abuse or mistreat (something or someone). [from 14th c.]
• misuse (transitive) To rape (a woman); later more generally, to sexually abuse (someone). [from 14th c.]

abuse — full definition

1. noun Cruel or violent treatment of a person, often repeated.
2. noun The wrong or harmful use of something, such as power, drugs, or a position of trust.
3. verb To treat someone cruelly or violently.
4. verb To use something improperly or excessively, especially drugs or alcohol.

impose — full definition

1. verb To officially establish or enforce a rule, tax, or penalty.
2. verb To force something onto someone unwelcome or without their consent.
3. verb (often "impose on/upon") To take unfair advantage of someone's time, kindness, or hospitality.

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