злоупотребя

See also: злоупотреба

Bulgarian

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /zɫo̝.o̝po̝t̪rɛˈbʲɤ/

Verb

1. (intransitive) to abuse, to misuse (to make improper use of)

   злоупотребявам с алкохол/наркотици ― zloupotrebjavam s alkohol/narkotici ― to abuse alcohol/drugs

   Тя злоупотребяваше с поста си на директор като даваше работа на приятелите си. ― Tja zloupotrebjavaše s posta si na direktor kato davaše rabota na prijatelite si. ― She abused her position as principal by giving jobs to her friends.

2. (intransitive) to take advantage of, to exploit

   Тя злоупотреби с щедростта ми. ― Tja zloupotrebi s štedrostta mi. ― She took advantage of my generosity.

3. (intransitive) to misappropriate, to defalcate

Synonyms

• (exploit): възползвам се (vǎzpolzvam se)
• (misappropriate): присвоя (prisvoja)