adj.
Pronunciation: ə - ' byü-siv also -ziv
Function: adjective
Date: 1583
1 : characterized by wrong or improper use or action especially : CORRUPT < abusive financial practices>
2 a : using harsh insulting language <an angry and abusive crowd> b : characterized by or serving for abuse < abusive language> c : physically injurious < abusive behavior>
– abu · sive · ly adverb
– abu · sive · ness noun