lạm dụng
to abuse
Tones 2 syllables — lạm: nặng (low, short, glottalized) · dụng: nặng (low, short, glottalized) ?
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Meaning
- to abuse; to use something excessively or improperly
Common Collocations
lạm dụng quyền lực
abuse power
lạm dụng thuốc
abuse drugs
Examples
Không nên lạm dụng thuốc.
You shouldn't abuse drugs.
Anh ta bị cáo buộc lạm dụng quyền lực.
He was accused of abusing his power.
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FAQ
How do you say "to abuse" in Vietnamese?
"to abuse" in Vietnamese is lạm dụng.
What does lạm dụng mean in English?
lạm dụng means "to abuse" (verb). to abuse; to use something excessively or improperly.
How is lạm dụng pronounced?
lạm dụng has 2 syllables: lạm: nặng (low, short, glottalized) · dụng: nặng (low, short, glottalized). You can also listen to it on this page in both Northern and Southern accents.
How common is lạm dụng in Vietnamese?
lạm dụng is among the 5,000 most-used Vietnamese words, CEFR level C1.
How is lạm dụng used in a sentence?
For example: Không nên lạm dụng thuốc. (You shouldn't abuse drugs.); Anh ta bị cáo buộc lạm dụng quyền lực. (He was accused of abusing his power.).
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