Missbrauchen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Missbrauchen" is used as verb with the meaning of "misuse", "abuse" or "exploit".

Essential properties of "missbrauchen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

Infinitive: missbrauchen
Simple past: missbrauchte
Participle: missbraucht

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Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.

Meanings of "missbrauchen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To misuse or abuse something"

Definition: "To use something in an inappropriate or harmful way."
Translation(s): misuse, abuse
Synonym(s): ausnutzen, vergewaltigen
Antonym(s): gebrauchen, nutzen
Related word(s): Missbrauch, missbräuchlich

📝 Some usage examples:

Er hat seine Macht missbraucht.He abused his power.
Das Vertrauen wurde missbraucht.The trust was abused.
Sie missbrauchen die Ressourcen des Unternehmens.They are misusing the company's resources.

2.) "To exploit or take advantage of someone"

Definition: "To exploit or take unfair advantage of someone."
Translation(s): exploit, abuse, take advantage of
Synonym(s): ausbeuten, ausnutzen
Antonym(s): unterstützen, helfen
Related word(s): Missbrauch, missbräuchlich

📝 Some usage examples:

Er missbraucht seine Angestellten.He abuses his employees.
Sie missbrauchen die Gutmütigkeit der Menschen.They exploit people's good nature.
Die Kinder wurden missbraucht.The children were abused.

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