To abuse
Definition
To use something excessively, harmfully, or contrary to established norms; to take advantage of someone's weakness, kindness, or defenselessness to gain an unmerited advantage. As a transitive verb (in modern or legal contexts), it implies subjecting a person to degrading treatment, physical violence, or psychological pressure, flagrantly violating their integrity.
Bilingual Equivalents
- To abuse
- To take advantage of
Grammatical & Source Details
| Inflection Type | First conjugation verb. Present: eu abuzez, el/ea abuzează. |
| Formation | Regressive derivation from 'abuz' or borrowed from French 'abuser'. |
| Spelling / Pronunciation | [a.bu.ˈza] |
| Source | Contemporary Romanian Grammar and Usage Guide |
Contextual Usage Examples
RO: Nu este recomandat să abuzezi de ospitalitatea rudelor, chiar dacă acestea te primesc mereu cu bucurie.
EN: It is not recommended to abuse the hospitality of relatives, even if they always welcome you with joy.
RO: Un manager corect nu va abuza niciodată de poziția sa pentru a-și intimida subalternii.
EN: A fair manager will never abuse their position to intimidate their subordinates.
RO: Pacientul a fost avertizat de medic să nu abuzeze de acele medicamente, din cauza riscului ridicat de dependență.
EN: The patient was warned by the doctor not to abuse those medications, due to the high risk of dependence.
Idioms & Phrases
A abuza de bunătatea cuiva / To abuse someone's kindness
RO: A profita în mod repetat și egoist de generozitatea sau indulgența unei persoane bine intenționate.
EN: To repeatedly and selfishly take advantage of the generosity or leniency of a well-intentioned person.
A abuza de substanțe / To abuse substances
RO: Consumul excesiv și nociv de alcool, medicamente sau stupefiante, cu efecte distructive asupra sănătății fizice și psihice.
EN: The excessive and harmful consumption of alcohol, medication, or narcotics, with destructive effects on physical and mental health.
A abuza de funcție / To abuse one's office / position
RO: Utilizarea incorectă sau ilegală a prerogativelor ce derivă dintr-un rol administrativ sau politic în scopuri necuvenite.
EN: The incorrect or illegal use of the prerogatives deriving from an administrative or political role for improper purposes.
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