abusive

[US]/əˈbjuːsɪv/
[UK]/əˈbjuːsɪv/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adj. involving or characterized by misuse or maltreatment; characterized by aggression or defamation
adv. in a manner that involves misuse; in an aggressive or deceitful manner
n. the act of misusing or maltreating; the act of attacking or defaming; deceit.

Phrases & Collocations

abusive behavior

verbally abusive

physically abusive

abusive relationship

Example Sentences

he became quite abusive and swore at her.

the abusive and predatory practices of businesses.

Denunciatory or abusive language;vituperation.

the goalkeeper was sent off for using abusive language.

they found that assaultive men had abusive parents.

she was greatly cast down by abusive criticism of her novels.

she wasin thrall to her abusive husband.

He made many abusive remarks to me.

Good manners ban abusive language anywhere.

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