Kuritarvitada

Kuritarvitada is Estonian a transitive verb meaning to misuse, abuse, or exploit something or someone. It denotes an improper or harmful use that goes beyond accepted norms or laws. The term can refer to substances, power, resources, or trust, among other objects.

In usage, kuritarvitada is commonly linked with actions that are considered morally or legally wrong. Examples include kuritarvitada alkoholi (to abuse alcohol), kuritarvitada oma positsiooni (to abuse one’s position), or kuritarvitada usaldust (to abuse trust). The verb forms concord with subject and tense, and a noun form kuritarvitamine (abuse, misuse) is used to describe the act itself.

Contexts and nuance. Kuritarvitamine is frequently discussed in social, legal, and health contexts. Substance abuse (alkohol kuritarvitamine, narkootikumide kuritarvitamine) is a common topic, while korruptsioon, ülemushhõluse kuritarvitamine, or rikkalik ressursside kuritarvitamine refer to abuse of power or resources. The term can carry evaluative or condemnatory connotations and is often employed in formal, policy, or clinical discourse.

Etymology. The verb is built from the root related to kurja (evil) or a stem kurita-, combined with tarvitama (to use). The related noun kuritarvitamine denotes the act or process of abusing or misusing.

See also. Related terms include kuritarvitamine (abuse, misuse), väärkasutus (misuse), and isikuvunus (abuse of authority) in legal and ethical discussions.

Note. Kuritarvitamine can have serious social and legal implications, and precise usage may vary by context and jurisdiction.