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Missbrauch

abuse

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Meaning of Missbrauch

cruel or violent treatment of a person

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German/ˈmɪsˌbʁaʊ̯x/
abuse
Missbrauch - abuse
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Missbrauch synonyms

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What's the difference between Missbrauch / Misshandlung / Gewalt / Schändung / Anfeindung / Beleidigung

M
🇩🇪German
Misshandlung

Inflicting physical or psychological harm, especially on a person; close to 'abuse' in this sense.

C1Often
G
🇩🇪German
Gewalt

A broad term for force, violence, or violent behavior; wider than 'abuse'.

B2Very Often
S
🇩🇪German
Schändung

Desecration or violation of something sacred, respected, or legally protected.

C1Rarely
A
🇩🇪German
Anfeindung

Hostile attacks, harassment, or aggressive opposition; usually not physical violence.

C1Often
B
🇩🇪German
Beleidigung

An insult or verbal offense; refers to verbal attack rather than violence.

B2Very Often
A
🇩🇪German
Ausnutzung

Exploitation or using someone for one's own benefit; morally and socially negative.

C1Often
B
🇩🇪German
brutale Behandlung

Very rough, cruel treatment of someone; a descriptive phrase often used in emotional contexts.

B2Rarely
G
🇩🇪German
grausame Behandlung

Cruel, inhumane treatment; emphasizes a particularly high degree of suffering.

B2Rarely
K
🇩🇪German
körperliche Gewalt

Physical violence, meaning the use of force against another person's body.

B2Very Often
P
🇩🇪German
psychische Gewalt

Psychological violence: intimidation, pressure, humiliation, or control without necessarily causing physical harm.

C1Often

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How to pronounce Missbrauch and what this word means

Missbrauch means abuse. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce Missbrauch

/ˈmɪsˌbʁaʊ̯x/

Missbrauch translation

abuse

Missbrauch transcription

/ˈmɪsˌbʁaʊ̯x/

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Missbrauch meaning: what does it mean?

grausame oder gewalttätige Behandlung einer Person

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