German language

How to pronounce abuse in German?

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Type Words
Synonyms ill-treatment, ill-usage, maltreatment
Type of mistreatment
Has types child abuse, inhuman treatment, child neglect, persecution, cruelty


the child showed signs of physical abuse.
Type Words
Synonyms ill-treat, ill-use, maltreat, mistreat, step
Type of handle, do by, treat
Has types kick around
Derivation abuser, abusive


This boss abuses his workers.
Type Words
Synonyms blackguard, clapperclaw, shout
Type of round, attack, lash out, snipe, assault, assail
Has types slang, vituperate, vilify, revile, curse, rail
Derivation abuser, abusive


The actress abused the policeman who gave her a parking ticket.
Type Words
Synonyms misuse, pervert
Type of use, expend
Has types take in vain, fracture


Don't abuse the system.
Type Words
Synonyms contumely, insult, revilement, vilification
Type of disrespect, discourtesy
Has types vituperation, vitriol, cut, billingsgate, stinger, low blow, scurrility, invective


when a student made a stupid mistake he spared them no abuse.
Type Words
Synonyms misuse
Type of use, utilisation, utilization, exercise, employment, usage
Has types substance abuse, drug abuse, habit


alcohol abuse.
the abuse of public funds.
Type Words
Type of expend, use


Her husband often abuses alcohol.
while she was pregnant, she abused drugs.