transcription, транскрипция: [ ə-ˈbyü-siv also ]
-ziv 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