abusive
əˈbjusɪv
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Definition of abusive - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
languageusing rude or insulting language
  • He was fired for his abusive comments.
insulting offensive
2.
behaviorinvolving physical violence or emotional cruelty
  • The report detailed the abusive conditions at the facility..
cruel violent
3.
misuseRarewrongly or improperly usedRare
  • The law was applied in an abusive manner.
exploited mishandled misused
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Expressions with abusive

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pattern of harmful actions that insult, hurt or control another person
The manager's abusive behaviour led several employees to file formal complaints.
pattern of cruel actions that hurt, control, or deeply insult another person
Abusive behavior in the workplace should be reported to a supervisor immediately.

Origin of abusive

Latin, abusivus (misused)

Terms with abusive included in their meaning

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online communication
send an abusive message online
abuse
cruel or abusive treatment causing harm
abusive treatment
treated in a harmful or abusive way
behavior
abusive remark on someone's character
relationships
harmful or abusive behavior within a romantic or dating relationship
verbal attacks
series of abusive remarks directed at someone
internet
negative feedback or abusive behavior online
criticism
abusive verbal or written attack against someone

Examples of abusive in a sentence

  • She left the room after his abusive remarks.
  • The abusive language used was unacceptable.
  • She escaped from an abusive relationship.
  • The policy was criticized for its abusive application.
  • Abusive practices in the industry were highlighted in the report.

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  1. French:injurieux, abusif, ...
  2. German:beleidigend, missbräuchlich, ...
  3. Italian:offensivo, violento, ...
  4. Spanish:abusivo, violento, ...
  5. Portuguese:abusivo, indevido, ...
  6. Chinese:辱骂的, 虐待的, ...
  7. Japanese:侮辱的な, 暴力的な, ...
  8. Arabic:مهين, مُتَعَسِّف, ...
  9. Hebrew:מַעֲלִיב, מִתְעַלֵּל, ...
  10. Russian:оскорбительный, жестокий, ...
  11. Ukrainian:образливий, жорстокий, ...
  12. Hindi:अपमानजनक, उत्पीड़क, ...
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