abusively

🇺🇸 /əˈbjuːsɪvli/ 🇬🇧 /əˈbjuːsɪvli/
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adverb
R

in a very rude and unfair way

The manager spoke to his employee abusively, causing everyone to feel uncomfortable.

R

in a violent way

The child was treated abusively by his stepfather.

R

in a way that misuses power or knowledge

The politician used his position abusively to gain personal benefits.

translation

adv. in a very rude and unfair way; in a violent way; in a way that misuses power or knowledge