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 abusive abusive /əˈbjuːsɪv/

adjective

  1. Characterized by physical or psychological maltreatment  ( abusive )
    characterized by physical or psychological maltreatment
     Abusive punishment
    abusive punishment
     Argued...that foster homes are abusive
    argued...that foster homes are abusive
  2. Expressing offensive reproach  ( abusive , opprobrious , scurrilous )
    expressing offensive reproach