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abuses

[/əˈbjuːzɪz/]
noun/verb
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.
Synonyms
mistreatmentmaltreatmentexploitationmisuseinsultsill-treatment
Antonyms
carerespectkindnessproper use

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
abusos
Standard usage across Brazil
Portugal
abusos
Standard usage in Portugal

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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