abusive

əˈbjusɪv
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Translation of abusive from English into German

Adjective

1.

language

using rude or insulting language
  • He was fired for his abusive comments.Er wurde wegen seiner beleidigenden Kommentare entlassen.
2.

behavior

involving physical violence or emotional cruelty
missbräuchlich misshandelnd
  • The report detailed the abusive conditions at the facility.Der Bericht beschrieb die missbräuchlichen Bedingungen in der Einrichtung
3.

misuse

Rare
wrongly or improperly used
Rare
  • The law was applied in an abusive manner.Das Gesetz wurde auf eine missbräuchliche Weise angewendet.
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Expressions with abusive: examples in English and translations in German

missbräuchliches Verhalten
The manager's abusive behaviour led several employees to file formal complaints.
missbräuchliches Verhalten
Abusive behavior in the workplace should be reported to a supervisor immediately.

Synonyms and analogies of abusive in English

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.

Translations of "abusive" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Adjective
missbräuchlichadj.

This procedure is designed to ensure that the tariffs are not abusive.

So besteht Gewähr dafür, dass die Tarifsätze nicht missbräuchlich sind.

beleidigendadj.

They would constantly point out to their boss when he was being abusive.

Sie wiesen ihren Chef durchgehend darauf hin, wenn er beleidigend wurde.

gewalttätigadj.

I saw this man that was dependable, reliable and not abusive.

Ich sah, dass dieser Mann verlässlich war, zuverlässig und nicht gewalttätig.

misshandeltadj.

But you understand that your daughter's being abusive to my son.

Aber du weißt, dass deine Tochter meinen Sohn misshandelt.

missbrauchtadj.

Some people believe that social issues are still abusive.

Manche sind der Ansicht, dass Sozialfragen immer missbraucht werden.

ausfallendadj.

My husband is verbally abusive and I have been drinking since noon.

Mein Mann ist ausfallend, und ich betrinke mich seit heute Mittag.

ausfälligadj.

He became abusive, cursing me, and even striking me on numerous occasions.

Er wurde ausfällig, beleidigte mich und schlug mich sogar mehrmals.

beleidigenderadj.

Use abusive, offensive, or defamatory screen names and/or personas.

Die Verwendung beleidigender, angreifender oder verleumderischer Benutzernamen bzw. virtueller Persönlichkeiten.

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Other translations for abusive:

  • beschimpfendadj.

abusive: Examples and translations in context

They reported the abusive conduct to the authorities for further investigation.

Sie meldeten das missbräuchliche Verhalten den Behörden zur weiteren Untersuchung.

The regulation aims to curb abusive forum shopping in international insolvency proceedings.

Die Verordnung soll missbräuchliches Forum Shopping in internationalen Insolvenzverfahren eindämmen.

He received counseling after suffering from years of abusive relationships.

Er erhielt Beratung, nachdem er jahrelang unter missbräuchlichen Beziehungen gelitten hatte.

Many survivors of abusive environments find it hard to trust others.

Viele Überlebende von missbräuchlichen Umgebungen finden es schwer, anderen zu vertrauen.

The survivor shared her story to highlight the effects of abusive relationships.

Die Überlebende teilte ihre Geschichte, um die Auswirkungen missbräuchlicher Beziehungen aufzuzeigen.

It's important to recognize coercion, especially in abusive relationships.

Es ist wichtig, Zwang zu erkennen, besonders in missbräuchlichen Beziehungen.

Fans worshipped the actor until abusive behavior showed his clay feet clearly.

Fans verehrten den Schauspieler, bis sein missbräuchliches Verhalten seine Füße aus Ton zeigte.

The humane society rescues neglected pets from abusive situations every year.

Der Tierschutzverein rettet jedes Jahr vernachlässigte Haustiere aus missbräuchlichen Situationen.

See also:

abusive behaviorabusive behaviour
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