No. 3,709 in Catalan
abusar
To misuse, exploit, or take advantage of something or someone.
In a sentence
No abusis de la paciència de la teva mare.
Do not abuse your mother's patience.
Here, 'abusar' is used to describe taking undue advantage of someone's tolerance.
Sempre ha intentat no abusar del seu poder com a cap.
He has always tried not to abuse his power as a boss.
In this sentence, 'abusar' indicates misusing authority.
S'han pres mesures contra aquells que abusen de les drogues.
Measures have been taken against those who abuse drugs.
Here, 'abusar' refers to excessive or harmful consumption of substances.
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