No. 11,933 in French
sévices
Abuse or mistreatment.
In a sentence
Les sévices infligés aux prisonniers sont inacceptables.
The abuses inflicted on prisoners are unacceptable.
Here, 'sévices' is used to denote acts of abuse or mistreatment directed toward prisoners.
Il est important de dénoncer les sévices subis par les enfants.
It is important to denounce the maltreatment suffered by children.
In this sentence, 'sévices' refers to harmful actions or mistreatment experienced by children, highlighting the importance of addressing such issues.
Les sévices psychologiques laissent des cicatrices profondes.
Psychological abuse leaves deep scars.
The term 'sévices' in this context extends to non-physical forms of abuse, emphasizing the impact of psychological mistreatment.
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