Definition Synonyms
Definition of abusive - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
languageusing rude or insulting language
- He was fired for his abusive comments.
2.
behaviorinvolving physical violence or emotional cruelty
- The report detailed the abusive conditions at the facility..
3.
misuseRare wrongly or improperly usedRare
- The law was applied in an abusive manner.
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
abusive
abusing power for personal gain
abusive
excessively using power or authority
abuse
be physically abusive to someone
abused
spoken or written about in an abusive manner
behavior
repeated pattern of abusive behavior
abuse
abusive attack on a person's character or name
abusive words
speak about someone with harsh, insulting words
legal
abusive use of a person for sexual benefit, often involving power imbalance
offensive speech
abusive or nasty way of speaking
abuse
abusive or contemptuous word or phrase
abusive speech
harsh or abusive language
abusive lawsuit
legal action with intent to harass or defame
communication
abusive or harsh remark
abuse
use foul or abusive language towards someone
communication
abusive language directed at someone
literature
abusive satire posted in a public place
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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- French:injurieux, abusif, ...
- German:beleidigend, missbräuchlich, ...
- Italian:offensivo, violento, ...
- Spanish:abusivo, violento, ...
- Portuguese:abusivo, indevido, ...
- Chinese:辱骂的, 虐待的, ...
- Japanese:侮辱的な, 暴力的な, ...
- Arabic:مهين, مُتَعَسِّف, ...
- Hebrew:מַעֲלִיב, מִתְעַלֵּל, ...
- Russian:оскорбительный, жестокий, ...
- Ukrainian:образливий, жорстокий, ...
- Hindi:अपमानजनक, उत्पीड़क, ...
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