지위, 특권, 재능, 약물 등을 나쁜 목적으로 사용하거나 지나치게 사용하여 악용하거나 남용하다.
Use (something, especially power, privilege, or substances) to bad effect or for a bad purpose; misuse, often excessively or habitually.
예문:
"The politician was accused of abusing public funds for personal gain."
"She struggled for years because she abused prescription medication."
사람, 동물, 또는 신체의 일부를 잔인하거나 폭력적으로 다루거나 혹사하다; 성적으로 폭행하다.
Treat (a person, animal, or one's own body) with cruelty or violence, especially regularly or repeatedly; assault sexually.
예문:
"The organization works to protect animals that have been abused by their owners."
"He was charged with neglecting and abusing his elderly relative."
누군가에게 모욕적이거나 불쾌한 방식으로 말하다; 욕하다.
Speak in an insulting and offensive way to or about (someone); revile.
예문:
"Fans began to abuse the referee after the controversial call."
"It is unacceptable to abuse colleagues in the workplace, regardless of the stress."
권력, 신뢰, 약물 등을 지나치게 사용하거나 나쁜 목적으로 사용하는 행위.
The improper use of something; misuse, especially excessive or habitual use of substances like drugs or alcohol.
예문:
"The investigation focused on the abuse of corporate credit cards by executives."
"Drug abuse remains a major public health crisis in many urban areas."
사람이나 동물을 잔인하게 다루는 행위; 신체적 또는 성적 폭행.
Cruel or violent treatment of a person or animal; physical or sexual assault.
예문:
"Reports of elder abuse have unfortunately increased during the pandemic."
"The shelter provides refuge for victims escaping domestic abuse."
모욕적이거나 불쾌한 언어; 욕설이나 폭언.
Insulting, offensive, or highly critical language; verbal attack.
예문:
"He walked away rather than respond to the torrent of verbal abuse."
"The manager received a lot of online abuse after the team lost the championship."
제도나 조직 내에 만연한 부패한 관행이나 악습.
A corrupt practice or custom, often within a system or institution.
예문:
"The reformers sought to eliminate the abuses that had plagued the political system for decades."
"The committee was formed to investigate and correct institutional abuses."