verb (present participle/gerund)
🇧🇷 abusando
1. treating with cruelty or violence; inflicting physical or emotional harm
The organization works to prevent child abuse and stop abusing behaviors.
A organização trabalha para prevenir abuso infantil e parar comportamentos abusivos.
2. using something to bad effect or for a bad purpose; misusing
He was accused of abusing his position of power for personal gain.
Ele foi acusado de abusar de sua posição de poder para ganho pessoal.
3. speaking to someone with disrespect and offensive language; insulting
The customer was abusing the staff member verbally.
O cliente estava abusando verbalmente do funcionário.
4. using a substance excessively or improperly; misusing drugs or alcohol
He struggled with abusing prescription medications.
Ele lutava contra o abuso de medicamentos prescritos.
💡 In Brazilian Portuguese, 'abusando' is frequently used in both serious contexts (discussing domestic violence, substance abuse) and informal contexts (meaning 'exaggerating' or 'taking advantage'). In the USA, conversations about abuse have become more prevalent in social discourse, with increased awareness campaigns around domestic violence, child abuse, and workplace harassment.
🗽 NYC Slang
tripendicular (outdated); currently "wilding" for group abuse behavior
Related Idioms & Phrases
abusing power/authority - abusando do poder
abusing someone's trust - abusando da confiança de alguém
stop abusing yourself - pare de se maltratar
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