abusive
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[more abusive; most abusive]
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using harsh and insulting language
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He spoke to her in an abusive manner. = He was abusive when he spoke to her.
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abusive language
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The fans yelled abusive comments to the referee.
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a verbally abusive fan
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using or involving physical violence or emotional cruelty
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an abusive parent
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protecting wives from abusive husbands
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people in abusive relationships
— abusively
adverb-
The boss treated the staff abusively.
— abusiveness
noun [noncount] Comments & Questions
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