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abuse unethically
[əˈbjuːz ʌnˈɛθɪkli]
verb phrase
abusar eticamente
1.
to treat with cruelty or violence in a manner that violates moral principles and standards of conduct
The company was accused of abusing unethically its workers by forcing them to work without proper compensation.
A empresa foi acusada de abusar eticamente de seus trabalhadores, forçando-os a trabalhar sem compensação adequada.
2.
to misuse or exploit something or someone in a way that breaches ethical guidelines or professional standards
The politician was criticized for abusing unethically his power to benefit his family.
O político foi criticado por abusar eticamente de seu poder para beneficiar sua família.
Synonyms
exploit unethically
mistreat unethically
misuse immorally
violate ethical standards
breach professional conduct
Antonyms
treat ethically
handle responsibly
use appropriately
respect boundaries
act with integrity
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
abusar de forma antiética
commonly used in formal and informal contexts
São Paulo
abusar eticamente
standard usage in business and legal contexts
Rio de Janeiro
abusar sem ética
colloquial variant
Portugal
abusar de forma não ética
more formal phrasing in European Portuguese
Related Idioms & Phrases
cross the line
go too far
breach of trust
moral transgression
ethical violation
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