Abusive - definition, pronunciation, transcription

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Amer.  |əˈbjuːsɪv|  American pronunciation of the word abusive
Brit.  |əˈbjuːsɪv|  British pronunciation of the word abusive

adjective

- expressing offensive reproach (syn: opprobrious, scurrilous)
- characterized by physical or psychological maltreatment
abusive punishment
argued...that foster homes are abusive

Extra examples

The fans yelled abusive comments to the referee.

Smith denies using abusive language to the referee.

He became abusive and his wife was injured in the struggle.

Her face bore all the evidence of the 16-year-long abusive relationship.

...once again she heard her abusive husband's tearful expressions of contrition...

She has been trying to detach herself from an abusive relationship.

The shelter offers a haven from abusive spouses.

His companion rounded on him with a torrent of abusive language.

He was fined for making abusive comments to the referee.

Her childhood had been poisoned by an abusive stepfather.

Women will often lie to shield even the most abusive partner.

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