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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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Abusive means using rude and offensive words, or using physical violence or emotional cruelty. Learn more about the word, its synonyms, and how to pronounce it in different contexts.
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 means using harsh or coarse language, mistreating or injuring someone or something, or wrongly using something. Learn more about the origin, usage, and synonyms of abusive from Dictionary.com.
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