Bisaya · Cebuano · Vocabulary
Mang-abuso
to abuseverb
- Pronunciation
mang-a-BU-so
- Root and affixes
From abuso, a borrowed word used in Bisaya, with mang- indicating verbal action.
- Meaning and usage notes
Mang-abuso can be used for abuse of power, mistreatment, or taking advantage of someone. Context defines the type of abuse.
abusemistreatmentpower
Dili maayo nga mang-abuso sa gahum.
It is not right to abuse power.
Ayaw mang-abuso sa pagsalig sa uban.
Do not abuse the trust of others.