abuse

US /əˈbjuːz/
UK /əˈbjuːz/
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1.

abus

the improper use of something

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Drug abuse is a serious problem.
L'abus de drogues est un problème grave.
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He was accused of abuse of power.
Il a été accusé d'abus de pouvoir.
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misusemisapplicationexploitation
2.

maltraitance, violence

cruel and violent treatment of a person or animal

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The child suffered physical abuse.
L'enfant a subi des abus physiques.
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Animal abuse is a crime.
La maltraitance animale est un crime.
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maltreatmentmistreatmentill-treatmentharminjury
1.

abuser

use (something) to bad effect or for a bad purpose; misuse

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He was accused of abusing his position.
Il a été accusé d'abuser de sa position.
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Some people abuse alcohol.
Certaines personnes abusent de l'alcool.
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2.

maltrait, violenter

treat with cruelty or violence, especially regularly or repeatedly

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He was known to abuse his children.
Il était connu pour maltraiter ses enfants.
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The trainer was fired for abusing the animals.
L'entraîneur a été renvoyé pour avoir maltraité les animaux.
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maltreatmistreatill-treatharminjure
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alcohol abuse