Meaning 1formal · 82%
Harmful or improper use of power, trust, or a resource.
Natural examples
Der Bericht untersucht den Missbrauch öffentlicher Gelder.
The report examines misuse of public funds.
Die Plattform meldet den Missbrauch persönlicher Daten.
The platform reports the misuse of personal data.
Schutzregeln sollen Missbrauch von Vertrauen verhindern.
Safeguards should prevent abuse of trust.
Usage note
Masculine noun, often used with power, data, or medication. Sexual abuse is a particularly serious sense.
Mini-lesson: Missbrauch
Harmful or improper use of power, trust, or a resource. Masculine noun, often used with power, data, or medication. Sexual abuse is a particularly serious sense.
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