abusive

🇺🇸 /əˈbjuːsɪv/ 🇬🇧 /əˈbjuːsɪv/
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Tags TOP10000CEFR-C2
adjective
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using rude or hurtful words

His abusive language made everyone uncomfortable.

R

using physical or emotional harm

She left the abusive relationship for her safety.

R

using power in a wrong or unfair way

The company stopped its abusive pricing practices.

translation

adj. using rude or hurtful words; using physical or emotional harm; using power in a wrong or unfair way