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abusive
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abusive
(adjective)
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abusive
/ə
ˈ
bjuːsɪv/
adjective
abusive
/ə
ˈ
bjuːsɪv/
adjective
Learner's definition of ABUSIVE
[
more abusive; most abusive
]
1
:
using harsh and insulting language
He spoke to her in an
abusive
manner. = He was
abusive
when he spoke to her.
abusive
language
The fans yelled
abusive
comments to the referee.
a verbally
abusive
fan
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2
:
using or involving physical violence or emotional cruelty
an
abusive
parent
protecting wives from
abusive
husbands
people in
abusive
relationships
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— abusively
adverb
The boss treated the staff
abusively
.
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— abusiveness
noun
[
noncount
]
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