No. 2,380 in German
missbrauch
Abuse.
In a sentence
Der missbrauch von Alkohol hat viele negative Folgen.
The abuse of alcohol has many negative consequences.
In this sentence, 'missbrauch' is used as a noun to refer to the improper or excessive use of alcohol, highlighting its negative impact.
Er missbraucht die Situation zu seinem Vorteil.
He is abusing the situation to his advantage.
Here, 'missbraucht' is the verb form, indicating that the subject is exploiting a situation inappropriately.
Ein bewusster Missbrauch von Vertrauen kann Beziehungen zerstören.
Intentional abuse of trust can destroy relationships.
This sentence employs 'Missbrauch' as a noun, describing the act of violating trust in a manner that harms relational bonds.
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