abusos
1. cruel or violent treatment of a person or animal
The report documented cases of child abuses.
O relatório documentou casos de abusos infantis.
2. improper or excessive use of something
Drug abuses are a serious public health concern.
Os abusos de drogas são uma preocupação grave de saúde pública.
3. rude or offensive language directed at someone
He hurled abuses at the referee.
Ele dirigiu abusos verbais ao árbitro.
4. third person singular present tense of 'abuse' - to treat with cruelty or violence
She abuses her power as manager.
Ela abusa do seu poder como gerente.
Related Idioms & Phrases
take abuse - sofrer abuso/insultos
subject to abuse - sujeitar a abuso
abuse of power - abuso de poder
substance abuse - abuso de substâncias
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