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abusive

/ə'bjusɪv/

Synonyms of abusive Antonyms of abusive Examples of abusive Usage of abusive Parts of abusive Definition that contains abusive Words sounding like abusive Explanation of abusive

adjective
expressing offensive reproach
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Similar:

opprobrious scurrilous offensive
adjective
characterized by physical or psychological maltreatment
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"abusive punishment" "argued...that foster homes are abusive"

Similar:

harmful

Examples of abusive

"abusive punishment"
"argued...that foster homes are abusive"