abuse
penyalahgunaan
definition
verb
the judge abused his power by imposing the fines
use (something) to bad effect or for a bad purpose; misuse.
riders who abuse their horses should be prosecuted
treat (a person or an animal) with cruelty or violence, especially regularly or repeatedly.
noun
alcohol abuse
the improper use of something.
a black eye and other signs of physical abuse
cruel and violent treatment of a person or animal.
translation of 'abuse'
verb
menyalahgunakan
noun
penyalahgunaan
example
It is alleged that she has continued to 'abuse' alcohol and drugs.
riders who 'abuse' their horses should be prosecuted
A group of 20 teenagers went on a Halloween rampage in Hockley, smashing windows, tearing down fences and hurling 'abuse' at homeowners.
protection against fraud and 'abuse'
The rest of the participants reported no history of sexual 'abuse' or assault.
And house-training of pets is of course not ‘natural’, but surely nobody would argue that it was tantamount to animal cruelty and 'abuse' ?
Give people a little bit of power and they will 'abuse' it.
waving his fists and hurling 'abuse' at the driver
That is why I left the group because people were always trying to disrespect and 'abuse' me.
They stress that during that time they were never subjected to 'abuse' or violence, even in the darkest days of the conflict.
This was, of course, an 'abuse' of the disciplinary process, but it has been done many times before, without attracting attention, and amounts to little more than a breach of etiquette.
Surely we have to crack down on corruption and 'abuse' , and eliminate idiocies like the direct advertising of prescription drugs to consumers.
Could it be that we oppress and kill each other so readily because our 'abuse' and slaughter of animals has desensitized us to the suffering and death of others?
Monday night's meeting was dominated by members hurling 'abuse' at the directors, including climbing on stage in an effort to shout them down.
What induces perpetrators from all walks of life to sexually 'abuse' young children, even infants, often with appalling violence?
He's trying to reform a system that he inherited, which is riddled with centers of interest and some corruption and 'abuse' .
He admitted the affair but denied allegations that it was ‘inappropriate and an 'abuse' of the doctor-patient relationship’.
Future research will need to include greater numbers of individuals who 'abuse' drugs other than alcohol.
People who as toddlers learn secure emotional attachment due to good parenting don't feel the need to 'abuse' drugs or alcohol.
The poet in him meant that he would be able to turn out a satire in an age of corruption and 'abuse' , but the self-promoter in him kept him busy as a letter-writer eager to please the burgesses of Hull.
In West Yorkshire and Craven last year more than 6,000 complaints were investigated with 82 prosecutions for animal 'abuse' and neglect.
Benefit 'abuse' and fraud are unacceptable and will not be tolerated.
She was revolted at all animal exploitation and 'abuse' .
My use of ‘Yanks’ recently triggered a barrage of criticism from readers suggesting the word was a term of 'abuse' .
This programme contrasts the county's enthusiasm for a conservation project in Tasmania with how it reacts to subjects such as domestic violence, assault and sexual 'abuse' .
Of course, to prevent 'abuse' and corrupt practices, lobbying activities should be carefully regulated, monitored and made transparent.
He suffered sexual 'abuse' until he was 11, then when he was 13 he discovered the person he had called dad all his life was no blood relation.
Most youngsters 'abuse' drugs and alcohol because they are bored or for kicks and don't realise it until they are addicted.
It is an 'abuse' of the system, but life is like that.
As far as I'm concerned, you have to look at the circumstances to make a determination whether or not there's been an 'abuse' of that privilege.
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