ABUSIVE Definition Meaning | Dictionary. com Abusive is an adjective used to describe a person who abuses a person or an animal—mistreats and causes harm to them It can also be used to describe such a person’s actions
Abusive - definition of abusive by The Free Dictionary 1 using, containing, or characterized by harshly or coarsely insulting language 2 treating badly or injuriously; mistreating, esp physically: his abusive treatment of the horse 3 wrongly used; corrupt: an abusive exercise of power
ABUSIVE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary 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 her cruel and abusive husband
Abuse - Wikipedia Domestic abuse can be broadly defined as any form of abusive behaviours by one or both partners in an intimate relationship, such as marriage, cohabitation, family, dating, or even friends
ABUSIVE Synonyms: 63 Similar and Opposite Words - Merriam-Webster Synonyms for ABUSIVE: insulting, outrageous, obscene, vituperative, malicious, offensive, scurrilous, vitriolic; Antonyms of ABUSIVE: moderate, respectful, civil, temperate, deferential, polite, courteous, gracious