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abusive
[uh-byoo-siv]
adjective
using, containing, or characterized by harshly or coarsely insulting language.
an abusive author; abusive remarks.
treating badly or injuriously; mistreating, especially physically.
his abusive handling of the horse.
wrongly used; corrupt.
an abusive exercise of power.
abusive
/ ÉĖ²śĀį³ÜĖ²õÉŖ±¹ /
adjective
characterized by insulting or coarse language
characterized by maltreatment
incorrectly used; corrupt
Other 51³Ō¹Ļ Forms
- abusively adverb
- abusiveness noun
- nonabusive adjective
- nonabusively adverb
- nonabusiveness noun
- overabusive adjective
- overabusively adverb
- overabusiveness noun
- unabusive adjective
- unabusively adverb
- unabusiveness noun
- ²¹Ė²ś³Ü²õ¾±±¹±š±ō²ā adverb
- ²¹Ė²ś³Ü²õ¾±±¹±š²Ō±š²õ²õ noun
51³Ō¹Ļ History and Origins
Example Sentences
When the couple decided to seek legal advice about recouping their losses, Mr Ross received ā and recorded - a call from Mr O'Donovan, who was abusive and swore at them.
He said his father was abusive and seemed to delight in humiliating him, typically in public.
His domineering and abusive father encouraged his son to practise on toy musical instruments; by the age of eight, he was a consummate piano player and a regular in a local church choir.
We look forward to the next round, which is seeking attorneysā fees, treble damages and punitive damages against Baldoni, Sarowitz, Nathan, and the other Wayfarer Parties who perpetrated this abusive litigation.ā
An abusive email sent by the Marks & Spencer hackers to the retailer's boss gloating about the hack and demanding payment has been seen by the BBC.
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When To Use
Warning: This article involves discussion of the sensitive topics of physical and emotional abuse. If you or someone you know needs support, please visit the National Domestic Violence Hotline site to chat or call the hotline at 1-800-799-7233. Abusive is an adjective used to describe a person who abuses a person or an animalāmistreats and causes harm to them. It can also be used to describe such a personās actions.The noun abuse refers to such mistreatment. A person who abuses someone can be called an abuser.The kind of abuse is sometimes specified before the word abusive, as in physically abusive and emotionally abuse.Example: Just because itās not physical doesnāt mean itās not abusiveāemotional abuse can leave its own scars.
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