abuse
maltraitance · abus · abuser
To treat someone or something in a harmful or cruel way, either with words or actions.
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Examples
They sought help for the abuse.noun
Ils ont cherché de l'aide pour faire face à la maltraitance.
Victims often suffer in silence due to abuse.noun
Les victimes souffrent souvent en silence à cause des abus.
Everyone took action against abuse.noun
Tout le monde a agi contre les abus.
Abuse of any kind must be reported.noun
Les abus de toute sorte doivent être signalés.
He was punished because he abused his power.verb
Il a été puni parce qu'il a abusé de son pouvoir.
He abused his power.verb
Il a abusé de son pouvoir.
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