abuse
gb/əbjˈus/ us/əbjˈus/
B1
Engleză
~ 2500
bántalmazás, bántalmaz, sértegetés, verbális bántalmazás, visszaél, helytelenül használ, túlzott mértékben fogyaszt
SUBSTANTIV
B1
1
bántalmazás
B2
Tipar de utilizare:
[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.
Exemple pentru cursanți
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.
Greșeală frecventă:
Learners sometimes confuse 'abuse' with 'use'. 'Abuse' always has a negative meaning involving harm or cruelty.
Sens
Cruel or violent treatment
Colocații
child abuse
|domestic abuse
|verbal abuse
|physical abuse
|suffer abuse
Sinonime
mistreatment (A more neutral and general term for poor treatment, without the strong emotional connotation of 'abuse'.)
Antonime
care (Implies providing protection and kindness, the opposite of abusive treatment.)
Teme
crime
|emotions
|society
|health
|relationships
|law
Definiție
Hurting someone in a cruel or violent way, often many times.
Cruel, violent, or harmful treatment of someone, especially regularly or repeatedly.
VERB
B1
2
bántalmaz
B2
Tipar de utilizare:
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.
Exemple pentru cursanți
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.
Greșeală frecventă:
Learners may confuse 'abuse' with 'use'. 'Abuse' means to use in a harmful or wrong way.
Sens
Treat cruelly or violently
Colocații
abuse power
|abuse a child
|abuse animals
|abuse trust
Sinonime
mistreat (A softer term that lacks the legal and moral weight that 'abuse' often carries.)
Antonime
protect (To keep someone safe from harm, the opposite of abuse.)
Teme
crime
|emotions
|society
|health
|relationships
|law
Definiție
To hurt someone or something badly and unfairly.
To treat someone or something with cruelty, violence, or harm, often repeatedly.
SUBSTANTIV
B2
3
Tipar de utilizare:
[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.
Exemple pentru cursanți
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.
Greșeală frecventă:
Learners may think 'abuse' here means physical harm, but it refers only to language in this sense.
Sens
Rude or insulting language
Colocații
shout abuse
|hurl abuse
|receive abuse
Sinonime
insults (Focuses on specific offensive words rather than prolonged verbal attack.)
Antonime
praise (Words expressing approval or admiration, opposite of insulting language.)
Teme
emotions
|communication
|relationships
Definiție
Bad or hurtful words spoken to someone.
Rude, offensive, or insulting words spoken to someone.
VERB
B2
4
Tipar de utilizare:
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.
Exemple pentru cursanți
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.
Greșeală frecventă:
Learners may confuse this with normal use. 'Abuse' means wrong or harmful use, not just any use.
Sens
Use something wrongly or harmfully
Colocații
abuse power
|abuse alcohol
|abuse drugs
Sinonime
misuse (A more neutral word; does not always imply moral wrongdoing.)
Antonime
respect (To use something properly and with care.)
Teme
ethics
|society
|core_vocabulary
Definiție
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.
Gramatică
Forma de dicționar
abuse
IPA
GB/əbjˈus/
US/əbjˈus/
Silabe și accent
ab - use (2 silabe)
Stress on 2nd syllable (use)
Forme ale cuvântului
Noun
- Base: abuse
- Plural: abuse, abuses
Verb
- Base: abuse
- 3rd Person Singular: abuses
- Present Participle: abusing
- Past: abused
Familie de cuvinte
Expresii
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.
Exemple
- 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.
Exemple
- 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.
Exemple
- 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.
Exemple
- 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.