abuse
gb/əbjˈus/ us/əbjˈus/
B1
Inglés
~ 2500
bántalmazás, bántalmaz, sértegetés, verbális bántalmazás, visszaél, helytelenül használ, túlzott mértékben fogyaszt
SUSTANTIVO
B1
1
bántalmazás
B2
Patrón de uso:
[someone] suffers abuse
The organization works to prevent child abuse.
A szervezet a gyermekbántalmazás megelőzéséért dolgozik.
She reported years of domestic abuse to the police.
Bejelentette a rendőrségen, hogy éveken át családon belüli erőszak érte.
Verbal abuse can cause serious emotional harm.
He was arrested for animal abuse.
The hotline offers help to victims of abuse.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
The child suffered abuse from his parents.
A gyermeket a szülei bántalmazták.
She wants to stop the abuse in her home.
Véget akar vetni az otthonában zajló bántalmazásnak.
The man went to jail for animal abuse.
Verbal abuse can hurt feelings.
They are working to end domestic abuse.
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes confuse 'abuse' with 'use'. 'Abuse' always has a negative meaning involving harm or cruelty.
Significado
Cruel or violent treatment
Colocaciones
child abuse
|domestic abuse
|verbal abuse
|physical abuse
|suffer abuse
Sinónimos
mistreatment (A more neutral and general term for poor treatment, without the strong emotional connotation of 'abuse'.)
Antónimos
care (Implies providing protection and kindness, the opposite of abusive treatment.)
Temas
crime
|emotions
|society
|health
|relationships
|law
Definición
Hurting someone in a cruel or violent way, often many times.
Cruel, violent, or harmful treatment of someone, especially regularly or repeatedly.
VERBO
B1
2
bántalmaz
B2
Patrón de uso:
to abuse [someone/something]
He abused his position to gain money illegally.
Visszaélt a beosztásával, hogy törvénytelenül pénzhez jusson.
She claimed her stepfather abused her for years.
Azt állította, hogy a mostohaapja éveken át bántalmazta.
The coach was fired for abusing young players.
They accused the company of abusing workers' rights.
Some people abuse animals for entertainment.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
He abused the dog and made it cry.
Bántalmazta a kutyát, és az nyüszíteni kezdett.
The teacher abused the student in class.
A tanár bántalmazta a diákot az órán.
They abused their workers by not paying them.
The man abused his power in the office.
She was abused by her boss.
Error frecuente:
Learners may confuse 'abuse' with 'use'. 'Abuse' means to use in a harmful or wrong way.
Significado
Treat cruelly or violently
Colocaciones
abuse power
|abuse a child
|abuse animals
|abuse trust
Sinónimos
mistreat (A softer term that lacks the legal and moral weight that 'abuse' often carries.)
Antónimos
protect (To keep someone safe from harm, the opposite of abuse.)
Temas
crime
|emotions
|society
|health
|relationships
|law
Definición
To hurt someone or something badly and unfairly.
To treat someone or something with cruelty, violence, or harm, often repeatedly.
SUSTANTIVO
B2
3
Patrón de uso:
[someone] shouts abuse at [someone]
Fans shouted abuse at the referee.
A szurkolók szidalmakat kiabáltak a játékvezetőnek.
He hurled abuse at the driver who cut him off.
Szidalmakat zúdított a sofőrre, aki bevágott elé.
Online abuse can be very damaging.
She ignored the stream of abuse from her neighbor.
The politician faced loud abuse during his speech.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
The man shouted abuse at the player.
A férfi szidalmakat kiabált a játékosnak.
They gave me abuse when I walked in.
Sértegetni kezdtek, amikor beléptem.
She heard a lot of abuse online.
He shouted abuse at his boss.
People used abuse to hurt her feelings.
Error frecuente:
Learners may think 'abuse' here means physical harm, but it refers only to language in this sense.
Significado
Rude or insulting language
Colocaciones
shout abuse
|hurl abuse
|receive abuse
Sinónimos
insults (Focuses on specific offensive words rather than prolonged verbal attack.)
Antónimos
praise (Words expressing approval or admiration, opposite of insulting language.)
Temas
emotions
|communication
|relationships
Definición
Bad or hurtful words spoken to someone.
Rude, offensive, or insulting words spoken to someone.
VERBO
B2
4
Patrón de uso:
to abuse [something]
He abused his power to get special favors.
Visszaélt a hatalmával, hogy kivételes előnyökhöz jusson.
Some people abuse alcohol and damage their health.
Vannak, akik káros mértékben fogyasztanak alkoholt, és ezzel ártanak az egészségüknek.
She was accused of abusing company resources.
The judge warned him not to abuse the legal system.
They abused the trust placed in them.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
He abuses alcohol every weekend.
Minden hétvégén túl sok alkoholt fogyaszt.
They abused the free service.
Visszaéltek az ingyenes szolgáltatással.
She abused her position at work.
He abuses drugs and is sick now.
The man abused the rules for his own gain.
Error frecuente:
Learners may confuse this with normal use. 'Abuse' means wrong or harmful use, not just any use.
Significado
Use something wrongly or harmfully
Colocaciones
abuse power
|abuse alcohol
|abuse drugs
Sinónimos
misuse (A more neutral word; does not always imply moral wrongdoing.)
Antónimos
respect (To use something properly and with care.)
Temas
ethics
|society
|core_vocabulary
Definición
To use something in a bad or wrong way that causes harm.
To use something in a way that is harmful, excessive, or morally wrong.
Gramática
Forma de diccionario
abuse
AFI
GB/əbjˈus/
US/əbjˈus/
Sílabas y acento
ab - use (2 sílabas)
Stress on 2nd syllable (use)
Formas de la palabra
Noun
- Base: abuse
- Plural: abuse, abuses
Verb
- Base: abuse
- 3rd Person Singular: abuses
- Present Participle: abusing
- Past: abused
Familia de palabras
Expresiones
abuse of power
1/əbjˈus əv pˈaʊɚ/
fixed phrase
Wrong use of authority
When someone with authority uses it in a bad or unfair way.
Ejemplos
- The dictator was accused of gross abuse of power.
- Abuse of power can destroy public trust.
hurl abuse at
1/hˈɚl əbjˈus ˈæt/
fixed phrase
Throw insults forcefully at someone
To say very rude things to someone in an angry way.
Ejemplos
- He hurled abuse at the driver after the accident.
- Crowds hurled abuse at the losing team.
shout abuse at
1/ʃˈaʊt əbjˈus ˈæt/
fixed phrase
Yell insults at someone
To yell rude or hurtful words at someone.
Ejemplos
- The angry fan shouted abuse at the referee.
- Protesters shouted abuse at the police.
substance abuse
1/sˈʌbstəns əbjˈus/
fixed phrase
harmful use of drugs or alcohol
Using drugs or alcohol in a way that is harmful to health or life.
Ejemplos
- Substance abuse can lead to serious health problems.
- The clinic treats people with substance abuse problems.
- The center helps people recover from substance abuse.
- Substance abuse can lead to serious health issues.