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abusive: Meaning and Definition of
a•bu•sive
Pronunciation: (u-by'siv), [key]
— adj.
- using, containing, or characterized by harshly or coarsely insulting language: an abusive author; abusive remarks.
- treating badly or injuriously; mistreating, esp. physically: his abusive handling of the horse.
- wrongly used; corrupt: an abusive exercise of power.
See also:
- abusive (Thesaurus)
