abusive situation
[/əˈbjuːsɪv ˌsɪtʃuˈeɪʃən/]
nounfemininepl: abusive situations / situações abusivas
situação abusiva
1. A circumstance or relationship involving physical, emotional, verbal, or psychological mistreatment and harm
She finally left the abusive situation after years of suffering.
Ela finalmente saiu da situação abusiva após anos de sofrimento.
2. A context in which someone is treated with cruelty, disrespect, or exploitation
The workers reported being in an abusive situation with their employer.
Os trabalhadores denunciaram estar em uma situação abusiva com seu empregador.
Related Idioms & Phrases
trapped in an abusive situation
escape from an abusive situation
preso em uma situação abusiva
escapar de uma situação abusiva
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