 abusive |
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| 1. | [ adjective ] expressing offensive reproach | |
| Synonyms: | insulting scurrilous scornful opprobrious | |
| Related terms: | offensive | |
| 2. | [ adjective ] characterized by physical or psychological maltreatment | |
| Examples: | "abusive punishment" "argued...that foster homes are abusive" |
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| Related terms: | harmful | |
| Similar spelling: |
abusively |
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