What does "abusar" mean in English?

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Spanish

abusar

English

to abuse

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Alternative translations of "abusar"

to take advantage
to misuse
to exploit

Examples of how to use "abusar" in Spanish

Spanish
No abuses de su confianza.
English
Do not abuse his trust.
Spanish
Él abusa de la confianza ajena.
English
He abuses others' trust.
Spanish
Ella abusó del poder en la reunión.
English
She abused her power in the meeting.
Spanish
Antes ella abusaba de su posición.
English
She used to abuse her position.
Spanish
No abusará de esa oportunidad.
English
He will not abuse that opportunity.

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No abuses de su confianza.

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