Translation
abuse
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Word origin
From Latin abusus, the past participle of abuti ('to use up, misuse'), from ab- ('away') and uti ('to use'). English 'abuse' shares the same root.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- abusus
- English cognates
- abuse, use
Grammar
Examples
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They reported the mayor's abuse of power.
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The abuse of alcohol harms your health.
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That price is a rip-off.
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The victim of abuse asked the police for help.
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We cannot tolerate any abuse at work.
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Start your free weekThis word is taught in chapter 33, lesson 10: abuso, ángulo, inferior and 7 more words.