abuse
滥用
definition
verb
the judge abused his power by imposing the fines
use (something) to bad effect or for a bad purpose; misuse.
riders who abuse their horses should be prosecuted
treat (a person or an animal) with cruelty or violence, especially regularly or repeatedly.
noun
alcohol abuse
the improper use of something.
a black eye and other signs of physical abuse
cruel and violent treatment of a person or animal.
translation of 'abuse'
verb
谩骂,
咒骂,
骂,
谇,
滥用,
诟,
辱骂,
僇,
讪
noun
弊,
流弊,
谩骂,
骂,
弊端,
滥用,
诟
example
The move to introduce a penalty charge could be regarded as an 'abuse' of their dominant position.
And ‘gay men were six times more likely to suffer adult sexual 'abuse' or rape’
My use of ‘Yanks’ recently triggered a barrage of criticism from readers suggesting the word was a term of 'abuse' .
As far as I'm concerned, you have to look at the circumstances to make a determination whether or not there's been an 'abuse' of that privilege.
It went okay but as soon as I said I had to go he began hurling 'abuse' at me.
Bulimics tend to be impulsive and more apt to 'abuse' alcohol and drugs than average.
Donna, who has been working with Castleton teenagers, told Castleton community forum that youths would be less likely to 'abuse' drugs or alcohol if they had a shelter.
young people who have suffered sexual 'abuse'
I also knew my military exemption was due to expire, and I would be forced to join the army, where gay conscripts suffer violent and sexual 'abuse' .
The sight of grown men hurling 'abuse' at someone who had voluntarily given up a Saturday morning to referee a kids match is truly disheartening for everyone involved.
In 1992 he was prosecuted by the council in the magistrates court after hurling 'abuse' at a member of the public.
At worst, Spencer resorted to cruel and violent physical 'abuse' .
It was not an 'abuse' of his professional position, the GMC decided, to contact the unit, meet Mr Gardner and voice his concerns, or make the allegations at a time when he was suspended.
a black eye and other signs of physical 'abuse'
The Sligo Rape Crisis Centre know this better than most and have striven to provide a sensitive and accommodating service to those who have suffered rape or sexual 'abuse' .
Now imagine all these fans hurling 'abuse' at you.
The report points out that many doctors are engaging in such practices despite a well-publicized crackdown on insurance fraud and 'abuse' .
If you have family members who 'abuse' drugs or alcohol, you're at higher risk of the same problem.
We tend to forget pop itself was once a term of 'abuse' and these worthies were as close to the cutting edge as it was possible to get.
A Columbia University survey shows teenage girls who date boys two or more years older are much likely to 'abuse' drugs or alcohol.
That is totally unacceptable and an 'abuse' of science.
In West Yorkshire and Craven last year more than 6,000 complaints were investigated with 82 prosecutions for animal 'abuse' and neglect.
Yobs have thrown eggs and stones at the new library in Brewery Street while hurling 'abuse' at readers.
an 'abuse' of public funds
The centre was founded back in 1984 at a time when there was great resistance in society to the fact that rape and sexual 'abuse' were a reality for many.
In working with investigators, device companies should ensure that their actions are consistent with laws intended to combat fraud and 'abuse' .
Despite this, it has pledged to push on with the idea, saying it will still ‘help’ in situations where fraud and identity 'abuse' are factors.
Yes, it's a fact that far more men than women sexually 'abuse' children.
Those of us who have spent many years in animal welfare work have often come to see the worst of animal cruelty, 'abuse' and neglect.
He claimed the action ‘flew in the face’ of public tendering procedures set out by the Government, and was an 'abuse' of public funds.
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