Meanings
How to pronounce "abuse of distress":
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a wrongful using of an animal or chattel distrained, by the distrainer
Example Sentences
1
He made an abuse of distress by exploiting his employee's personal problems for his own gain.
2
The media was accused of an abuse of distress for sensationalizing the suffering of the victims.
3
The politician's speech was an abuse of distress, as he manipulated the fears and anxieties of the public for his own agenda.
4
The company's decision to lay off workers during a financial crisis was seen as an abuse of distress.
5
Some individuals take advantage of people's vulnerability in times of distress, which is a clear abuse of distress.
