Ukrainian

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Etymology

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From зло (zlo) +‎ вжи́ти (vžýty).

Pronunciation

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Verb

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зловжи́ти (zlovžýtypf (imperfective зловжива́ти) (intransitive, + instrumental case)

  1. to abuse, to misapply, to misuse (put to a wrong use; use improperly)
  2. to abuse (make excessive use of: alcohol, drugs etc.)

Conjugation

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