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   abusive

   /əˈbjuːsɪv/

   adjective

   • 1. extremely offensive and insulting: "the goalkeeper was sent off for using abusive language" Similar insultingrudevulgaroffensivedisparagingbelittlingderogatorydisrespectfuldenigratoryuncomplimentarypejorativevituperativedisdainfulderisivescornfulcontemptuousdefamatoryslanderouslibellousscurrilousblasphemousscoldingcastigatoryreprovingreproachfulinformal:bitchyarchaic:contumelious
   • 2. engaging in or characterized by habitual violence and cruelty: "abusive parents" Similar cruelbrutalsavageinhumanbarbaricbarbarousbrutishvicioussadisticruthlessmercilesspitilessremorselessuncaringheartlesscold-bloodedcold-heartedunfeelingunkindinhumane
   • 3. involving injustice or illegality: "the abusive and predatory practices of businesses"

   Derivatives

   • 1. abusively adverb
   • 2. abusiveness noun

   Scrabble Points: 12

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishABUSIVE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   involving bad or wrong use of something or treatment of someone, especially for your own advantage: The former chairman was found guilty of abusive practices and banned from buying or selling shares. Workers complained of abusive conditions, where they were forced to work 18 hours a day.

3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › abusiveAbusive Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   1. a. : using harsh, insulting language. an angry and abusive crowd. b. : harsh and insulting. abusive language. c. : using or involving physical violence or emotional cruelty. abusive behavior. an abusive husband. an abusive relationship. 2. : characterized by wrong or improper use or action. especially : corrupt. abusive financial practices.

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   Abusive definition: using, containing, or characterized by harshly or coarsely insulting language. See examples of ABUSIVE used in a sentence.

5. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishABUSIVE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   Someone who is abusive behaves in a cruel and violent way towards other people. He became violent and abusive toward Ben's mother. One in eight women lives in an abusive relationship.

6. www.thefreedictionary.com › abusiveAbusive - definition of abusive by The Free Dictionary

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   1. Characterized by improper or wrongful use: abusive utilization of public funds. 2. Using or containing insulting or hurtful language: finally reprimanded the abusive colleague. 3. Causing physical injury to another: abusive punishment. 4. Relating to or practicing sexual abuse. a·bu′sive·ly adv. a·bu′sive·ness n.

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   People or actions that are hurtful or harmful are abusive. Being abusive is one of the worst things a parent — or anyone else — can do. Abusive is a strong word for serious actions.

8. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishABUSE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   abuse. verb [ T ] uk / əˈbjuːz / us / əˈbjuːz / abuse verb [T] (USE WRONGLY) Add to word list. to use something for the wrong purpose in a way that is harmful or morally wrong: She is continually abusing her position / authority by getting other people to do things for her. I never expected that he would abuse the trust I placed in him.