abusive
[ uh-byoo-siv ]
/ əˈbyu sɪv /
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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.
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British Dictionary definitions for abusive
abusive
/ (əˈbjuːsɪv) /
adjective
characterized by insulting or coarse language
characterized by maltreatment
incorrectly used; corrupt
Derived forms of abusive
abusively, adverbabusiveness, nounCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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