English-Portuguese translations for abuse

abusoConcordemos que se trata de um abuso. You would agree this is an abuse. Trata-se de um abuso e de uma utilização perversa da língua. That is an abuse and misuse of language. Creio que, a longo prazo, não pode deixar de conduzir a abusos. I think it can only lead to long-term abuse.
abusarNem todos os aeroportos têm capacidade para abusar da sua posição. Not all airports are able to abuse their position. Não se pode abusar das medidas anti-dumping para efeitos proteccionistas. Anti-dumping measures must not be abused for protectionist purposes. Este sistema é muito bom até se abusar dele. This system is very good, until it is abused.

abusus
afrontar
aproveitarObviamente que alguns indivíduos procurarão aproveitar-se do sistema - exactamente como os membros do Parlamento Europeu! Não vejo que os refugiados e os requerentes de asilo sejam em nada diferentes. Of course some individuals will try to abuse the system - just like Members of the European Parliament! - I do not see that refugees and asylum seekers are any different.
enganar
insultar
ofenderDe outro modo, corre-se o risco de ofender na sua autoridade uma importante instituição de controlo externo. Otherwise we abuse the powers of an important external control institution.

Improper treatment or usage; application to a wrong or bad purpose; an unjust, corrupt or wrongful practice or custom.
Misuse; improper use; perversion.
A delusion; an imposture; misrepresentation; deception.
Coarse, insulting speech; abusive language; language that unjustly or angrily vilifies.
Catachresis.
Physical maltreatment; injury; cruel treatment.
To put to a wrong use; to misapply; to use improperly; to misuse; to use for a wrong purpose or end; to pervert
To injure; to maltreat; to hurt; to treat with cruelty, especially repeatedly.
To attack with coarse language; to insult; to revile; malign; to speak in an offensive manner to or about someone; to disparage.
To imbibe a drug for a purpose other than it was intended; to intentionally take more of a drug than was prescribed for recreational reasons; to take illegal drugs habitually.
Misrepresent; adulterate.
To deceive; to trick; to impose on; misuse the confidence of.
Disuse.

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