misbruiken

Dutch (Brabantic)

/ˌmɪsˈbrœy̯.kə(n)/

verb
Definitions
  • to misuse, to abuse one's power
  • to mistreat, to abuse

Etymology

Prefix from Dutch, Flemish bruiken (make use of).

Origin

Dutch (Brabantic)

bruiken

Gloss

make use of

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