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abuso — meaning in English

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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

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.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Related Portuguese words

abusar afrontar enganar insultar ofender ultrajar assédio bullying intimidação vexação