Zoeken
01
misbruik, mishandeling
treatment of a person or animal in a violent or cruel way
02
misbruik
the harmful or wrong use of something
03
misbruik, belediging
a rude expression intended to offend or hurt
to abuse
01
mishandelen, misbruiken
to cruelly or violently treat a person or an animal, especially regularly or repeatedly
Transitive: to abuse sb/sth
02
misbruiken, benutten
to use or manipulate something in a way that deviates from its intended purpose
Transitive: to abuse sth
03
misbruiken, overmatig gebruiken
to consume substances such as alcohol or drugs beyond acceptable or recommended levels
Transitive: to abuse alcohol or drugs
04
beledigen, aanvallen
to verbally attack or insult someone with offensive or harsh language
Transitive: to abuse sb
05
misbruiken, verkrachten
to sexually assault a person, especially women and children
Transitive: to abuse sb
abuse
n
Voorbeeld
Domestic abuse can take many forms, including physical violence, emotional manipulation, and financial control.
Animal abuse is a violation of ethical principles and can result in severe suffering and trauma for innocent creatures.
Elder abuse is a growing concern in aging populations, necessitating greater awareness and protective measures to safeguard vulnerable seniors.
The prisoner suffered abuse at the hands of the prison guards.
The authorities investigated allegations of abuse within the cult.
