Definition of abusive

	Definition of
1	[ adjective ] expressing offensive reproach Synonyms insulting scurrilous scornful opprobrious Related terms offensive
2	[ adjective ] characterized by physical or psychological maltreatment Examples "abusive punishment" "argued...that foster homes are abusive" Related terms harmful
*	Rhymes with unobtrusive obtrusive allusive conducive collusive elusive illusive subversive conclusive inconclusive effusive obsessive abrasive submissive reclusive exclusive intrusive inclusive reclusive oppressive adhesive sieve recessive aggressive possessive progressive successive regressive erosive offensive adhesive dispersive inoffensive compulsive explosive passive discursive evasive convulsive reflexive dismissive counteroffensive corrosive missive massive persuasive divisive decisive indecisive coercive impassive expressive derisive depressive inexpensive pervasive repulsive hypertensive extensive pensive permissive expansive expensive incisive impressive repressive evasive excessive invasive unimpressive cohesive impulsive apprehensive responsive unresponsive defensive intensive apprehensive comprehensive Phonetic and Homophones AH0 B Y UW1 S IH0 V Similar Spelling abusively To share this definition click "text" (Facebook, Twitter) or "link" (blog, mail) then paste text link
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