DQ2: Absorption ability

in Heart of Fire entry 774 you fight Evin Daala. The enemy has ability called Absoprtion which says (tldr): Each time you play Speed or Combat ability Daala absorbs it and use it against you in the next combat round.

Does this mean your SP/CO abilities have no effect when used? or you can use them as normal but the enemy uses them against you in the following rounds.