abuso — meaning in English

English meaning

• abuse noun Cruel or violent treatment of a person, often repeated.
• bullying noun Repeated aggressive behavior intended to intimidate, hurt, or make life difficult for someone perceived as weaker.

Senses

abuso is used for these senses in English:

• bullying An act of intimidating a person to do something, especially such repeated coercion.

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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