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    abusive
    /əˈbjuːsɪv/

    adjective

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

    Abusive means using rude and offensive words, or using physical violence or emotional cruelty. Learn more about the word, its pronunciation, synonyms, and translations in different languages.

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

    Learn the meaning of abusive as an adjective, with synonyms, examples, and word history. Abusive can describe harsh, insulting, or violent language or behavior, or wrong or improper use or action.

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  5. www.dictionary.com › browse › abusiveABUSIVE Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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

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

    Abusive means behaving in a cruel and violent way towards other people, or using extremely rude and insulting language. Learn more about the word origin, synonyms, pronunciation, and usage of abusive with Collins English Dictionary.

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

    Abusive means using or containing insulting or hurtful language, or causing physical or psychological harm. Find synonyms, antonyms, translations and usage examples of abusive in different contexts.

  8. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › abusiveAbusive - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

    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.

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

    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.