der Missbrauch, ¨-e
misuse · abuse
Wenn jemand eine Person oder eine Sache auf eine sehr schlechte, falsche oder unfaire Art und Weise behandelt, um sich selbst einen Vorteil zu verschaffen oder anderen zu schaden.
The German word "Missbrauch" is a noun that means "abuse" or "misuse". It is composed of "miss", which implies incorrectness or wrongness, and "brauch", which comes from "gebrauch" and means "use" or "usage".
"Missbrauch" typically refers to the inappropriate or harmful use of something, such as an object, power, or trust. Words with similar meanings include "missbrauchen" (to abuse), "Ausnutzung" (exploitation), and "Schädigung" (harm or damage).
The primary difference between "Missbrauch" and similar terms like "Ausnutzung" is that "Missbrauch" tends to refer more specifically to situations where something is used in a way that violates trust or ethical standards, whereas "Ausnutzung" often implies taking advantage of a situation or resource without necessarily having the same connotation of moral wrongdoing.
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Examples
Der Missbrauch von Daten ist ein großes Problem.noun
The misuse of data is a big problem.
Missbrauch kommt leider häufig in solchen Fällen vor.noun
Abuse occurs frequently in such cases.
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