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abusive

UK
/əˈbjuːsɪv/
US
/əˈbjusɪv/

Translations

abusiveadjective
more abusive
Comp.
most abusive
Super.
UK
/əˈbjuːsɪv/
US
/əˈbjusɪv/
violentPour des propos ou des comportements agressifs, blessants ou maltraitants.
The manager was fired for his abusive behavior towards employees.
Le directeur a été licencié pour son comportement violent envers les employés.
injurieuxSurtout pour un langage, des propos ou un ton.
The politician's speech was criticized for being abusive and disrespectful.
Le discours du politicien a été critiqué pour être injurieux et irrespectueux.
abusifAu sens d’un usage excessif, impropre ou illicite.
The committee investigated the company's abusive accounting practices.
Le comité a enquêté sur les pratiques comptables abusives de l'entreprise.
Synonyms
harmful
insulting
offensive
malicious
cruel
violent
mistreating
derogatory
Antonyms
non-abusive
kind
gentle
supportive

Definitions

abusiveadjective
Involving or characterized by mistreatment or harm, especially through physical or verbal actions.
The manager was fired for his abusive behavior towards employees.
Using harsh, insulting language.
The politician's speech was criticized for being abusive and disrespectful.
Involving the improper, excessive, or unlawful use of something.
The committee investigated the company's abusive accounting practices.
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