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Missbrauch

Substantiv

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abuse

noun

Definitions of abuse

English

the physical, emotional or sexual mistreatment of someone

The two men had been suffering racial abuse.

English

the use of something in a way that it should not be used, especially in a bad, dishonest, or harmful way

The article focused on allegations of abuse of power by the government.