Definitions
There are 8 meanings of the word
Abusive.
How to pronounce abusive:
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Abusive - as an adjective satellite
Characterized by physical or psychological maltreatment
Example: "Abusive punishment"
Abusive - as an adjective
Prone to treat someone badly by coarse, insulting words or other maltreatment; vituperative; reproachful; scurrilous.
Example: "All they could ever do was to shout abusive inanities at me and my colleagues."
Tending to deceive; fraudulent.
Tending to misuse; practising or containing abuse.
Being physically or emotionally injurious; characterized by repeated violence or other abuse.
Wrongly used; perverted; misapplied; unjust; illegal.
Catachrestic.
Example Sentences
"He was charged with abusive behavior towards his wife."
"She left her job because of her abusive boss."
"The child exhibited signs of being in an abusive household."
"The teacher was reprimanded for his abusive language towards students."
"The internet can be a platform for abusive behavior and harassment."
Word Game Points
Is ABUSIVE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, abusive is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
ABUSIVE has a SCRABBLE points total of 12.
Is ABUSIVE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, abusive is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordABUSIVE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 15.
Is ABUSIVE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, abusive is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordABUSIVE has a WORDFEUD points total of 14.
