zniewaga — meaning in English

English meaning

• abuse noun Cruel or violent treatment of a person, often repeated.
• contumely noun Rude, scornful language or treatment meant to insult someone.
• insult verb To say or do something rude or disrespectful to someone.

Senses

zniewaga is used for these senses in English:

• abuse Coarse, insulting speech; abusive language; language that unjustly or angrily vilifies. [from mid-16th c.]
• contumely Offensive and abusive language or behaviour; scorn, insult.
• insult (uncountable) Action or form of speech deliberately intended to be rude; (countable) a particular act or statement having this effect.

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.

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