abuso — meaning in English
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English meaning
- abuse noun Cruel or violent treatment of a person, often repeated.
- maltreatment noun Cruel or harmful treatment or abuse; mistreatment.
- obloquy noun Abusive language.
Senses
abuso is used for these senses in English:
- abuse Improper treatment or usage; application to a wrong or bad purpose; an unjust, corrupt or wrongful practice or custom. [from around 1350 to 1470]
- abuse Physical maltreatment; injury; cruel treatment. [from late 16th c.]
- maltreatment Cruel or harmful treatment or abuse; mistreatment.
- obloquy Abusive language.
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.