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- Dictionaryabusive/əˈbjuːsɪv/
adjective
- 1. extremely offensive and insulting: "the goalkeeper was sent off for using abusive language" Similar
- 2. engaging in or characterized by habitual violence and cruelty: "abusive parents" Similar
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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.
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.
Abusive definition: using, containing, or characterized by harshly or coarsely insulting language. See examples of ABUSIVE used in a sentence.
Definition of abusive adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
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.
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.
ABUSE definition: 1. to use something for the wrong purpose in a way that is harmful or morally wrong: 2. to treat…. Learn more.
The meaning of ABUSE is a corrupt practice or custom. How to use abuse in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Abuse.
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.
Abuse implies an outburst of harsh and scathing words against another (often one who is defenseless): abuse directed against an opponent. Censure implies blame, adverse criticism, or hostile condemnation: severe censure of acts showing bad judgment.
