abuse

US /əˈbjuːz/
UK /əˈbjuːz/
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1.

penyalahgunaan, luka

the improper use of something

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Drug abuse is a serious problem.
Penyalahgunaan narkoba adalah masalah serius.
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He was accused of abuse of power.
Dia dituduh menyalahgunakan kekuasaan.
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misusemisapplicationexploitation
2.

kekerasan, penganiayaan

cruel and violent treatment of a person or animal

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The child suffered physical abuse.
Anak itu menderita kekerasan fisik.
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Animal abuse is a crime.
Kekerasan terhadap hewan adalah kejahatan.
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maltreatmentmistreatmentill-treatmentharminjury
1.

menyalahgunakan

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

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He was accused of abusing his position.
Dia dituduh menyalahgunakan jabatannya.
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Some people abuse alcohol.
Beberapa orang menyalahgunakan alkohol.
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misuseexploitpervert
2.

menganiaya, menyiksa

treat with cruelty or violence, especially regularly or repeatedly

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He was known to abuse his children.
Dia dikenal menganiaya anak-anaknya.
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The trainer was fired for abusing the animals.
Pelatih itu dipecat karena menganiaya hewan.
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maltreatmistreatill-treatharminjure
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alcohol abuse