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abusive
abusive
/əˈbjuːsɪv/
adjective
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
Expressing offensive reproach
(
abusive
,
opprobrious
,
scurrilous
)
expressing offensive reproach
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