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Italian word

abusivo

illegal, unauthorized, built without a permit

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abusive

treating someone cruelly or violently

⚠️ The trap

An 'abusivo' in Italian is typically something built or done illegally, not a person who mistreats others. To describe an abusive person, say 'violento' or 'che maltratta'.

To say "treating someone cruelly or violently" in Italian:

violento, maltrattante

"abusivo" in English means:

illegal, unauthorized, built without a permit

Example

"Hanno demolito la casa abusiva costruita senza permessi."

"They demolished the unauthorized house built without permits."

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