abusive behavior

US: əˈbjuːsɪv bɪˈheɪvjər

Definition of abusive behavior - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

conduct

Rare

pattern of cruel actions that hurt, control, or deeply insult another person

Rare

Abusive behavior in the workplace should be reported to a supervisor immediately.
Therapy helped him recognize patterns of abusive behavior in his relationships.
The school has a zero-tolerance policy toward any abusive behavior on campus.

conclude

end

expire

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Expressions with abusive

abusive behaviour

pattern of harmful actions that insult, hurt or control another person

The manager's abusive behaviour led several employees to file formal complaints.

Expressions with behavior

on one's best behavior

adv.

acting very polite and well-mannered in a situation

During the interview, she was on her best behavior.

ape someone's behavior

imitate someone's actions or mannerisms

He tried to ape his brother's behavior to fit in.

code of behavior

set of rules for acceptable conduct

The company has a strict code of behavior for employees.

model behavior

exemplary conduct that others should follow

Her model behavior in class earned her a special award.

behavior change

alteration in how a person or group usually acts or responds

The therapy program led to noticeable behavior change in several students.

disorderly behavior

chaotic actions lacking organization

The meeting descended into disorderly behavior with everyone talking at once.

exhibit behavior

display conduct or manners

He tends to exhibit behavior that is respectful and polite.

moderate your behavior

reduce the intensity of your actions

Please moderate your behavior; your shouting is scaring the children.

double standard of sexual behavior

different rules for men and women in relationships

The double standard of sexual behavior is often criticized in society.

relaxation behavior

actions to calm down and rest

Relaxation behavior helps people feel better after work.

Terms with abusive behavior included in their meaning

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dating violence

relationships

harmful or abusive behavior within a romantic or dating relationship

hate

internet

negative feedback or abusive behavior online

cycle of abuse

behavior

repeated pattern of abusive behavior

scurrility

abuse

vulgar or abusive language or behavior

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French:comportement abusif, ...
German:missbräuchliches Verhalten, ...
Italian:comportamento abusivo, ...
Spanish:conducta abusiva, ...
Portuguese:comportamento abusivo, ...
Chinese:虐待行为, ...
Japanese:虐待的な行為, ...
Arabic:سُلُوك مُسِيء, ...
Hebrew:הִתְנַהֲגוּת מְתַעַלֶּלֶת, ...
Russian:жестокое обращение, ...
Ukrainian:аб'юзивна поведінка, ...
Hindi:अपमानजनक व्यवहार, ...
Bengali:নির্যাতনমূলক আচরণ, ...
Catalan:conducta abusiva, ...
Czech:zneužívající chování, ...
Danish:voldelig adfærd, ...
Dutch:grensoverschrijdend gedrag, ...
Greek:κακοποιητική συμπεριφορά, ...
Hungarian:bántalmazó viselkedés, ...
Khmer:អំពើបំពាន, ...
Korean:학대 행위, ...
Persian:رفتار سوءاستفاده‌گرانه, ...
Polish:przemocowe zachowanie, ...
Portuguese (BR):comportamento abusivo, ...
Romanian:comportament abuziv, ...
Swedish:kränkande beteende, ...
Thai:พฤติกรรมล่วงละเมิด, ...
Turkish:istismarcı davranış, ...
Vietnamese:hành vi lạm dụng, ...

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