ABUSIVE


Meaning of ABUSIVE in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ əbju:sɪv ]

1.

Someone who is abusive behaves in a cruel and violent way towards other people.

He became violent and abusive toward Ben’s mother...

One in eight women lives in an abusive relationship.

ADJ

2.

Abusive language is extremely rude and insulting.

= insulting

ADJ

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