英英字典： abusive
KK Pronunciation
〔 әˋbjusIv 〕
Pronunciation
〔 әˊbjuːsiv 〕
Overview of adj abusive
The adj abusive has 2 senses
- abusive, opprobrious, scurrilous -- (expressing offensive reproach)
- abusive -- (characterized by physical or psychological maltreatment; "abusive punishment"; "argued...that foster homes are abusive")
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