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TOPIK 6verb

악용하다

agyonghada [아굥하다]

악용해요 · 악용했어요 · 악용할 거예요 · 악용하세요

to abuse, to misuse, to exploit (for bad ends)

Example

개인 정보를 악용하는 범죄가 늘고 있습니다.

Crimes that misuse personal information are increasing.

Word parts

악 bad용 use

Literally 'bad use.'