This is the 8561st most frequent Portuguese word.
abusar
"Abusar" means "to misuse, take advantage of, or abuse."
In this sentence, 'abusar' implies overusing or taking advantage of someone's patience, reflecting exceeding reasonable limits.
Ele não deveria abusar da paciência dos amigos.
He should not overuse the patience of his friends.
Here, 'abusar' signifies exploiting or using excessively, referring to using one's power or capabilities disproportionately.
No jogo, ele começou a abusar de sua força para vencer.
In the game, he started to abuse his strength to win.
In this usage, 'abusar' indicates exerting power or authority wrongly, emphasizing ethical limits and respect.