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单词 put upon someone
释义
(phrasal verb) 
Definition
to take advantage of (someone)
Don't allow people to put upon you or take you for granted.
Synonyms
take advantage of
trouble
‘Good morning. I'm sorry to trouble you.’
abuse
He showed how the rich and powerful can abuse their position.
harry
exploit
Casual workers are being exploited for very low wages.
saddle
take for granted
put someone out
Thanks for the offer, but I couldn't put you out like that.
inconvenience
beset
overwork
impose upon
take for a fool
See put

Additional synonyms

in the sense of abuse
Definition
to take advantage of dishonestly
He showed how the rich and powerful can abuse their position.
Synonyms
exploit,
take advantage of,
manipulate,
misuse
in the sense of exploit
Definition
to take advantage of a person or situation for one's own ends
Casual workers are being exploited for very low wages.
Synonyms
take advantage of,
abuse,
use,
manipulate,
milk,
misuse,
dump on (slang),
ill-treat,
shit on (taboo, slang),
play on or upon
in the sense of put someone out
Definition
to inconvenience (someone)
Thanks for the offer, but I couldn't put you out like that.
Synonyms
inconvenience,
trouble,
upset,
bother,
disturb,
impose upon,
discomfit,
discommode,
incommode

Nearby words of
put upon someone

  • put the wind up someone
  • put to flight
  • put up with something or someone
  • put upon someone
  • put your finger on something
  • put your heads together
  • put your shoulder to the wheel

Synonyms of 'put upon someone'

put upon someone

Additional synonyms

in the sense of trouble
Definition
to cause inconvenience or discomfort to
‘Good morning. I'm sorry to trouble you.’
Synonyms
inconvenience,
disturb,
burden,
put out,
impose upon,
discommode,
incommode
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