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What does "abusive" mean?

Vocabulary Word: abusive

1. Definition (adj.) damaging, hurtful or unkind

Examples Brenda’s ex-husband was very abusive. That’s why she got a divorce.

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sarah0007

sarah0007

United States

i don’t want to make friend with abusive person.

02:11 PM Jan 25 2016 |

MotherEarth

Canada

Disrespect is kind of abusive which is creating for someone does not know human behavior .

02:50 AM Dec 07 2015 |

denizzzzz

denizzzzz

United States

It can be an onjective subject that something is perveived by one as a abusive when it uttery normal for another, just like cultural differences.


I can make a list containing lots of example about that:)

07:43 AM Feb 22 2014 |

ABHIJITAK

ABHIJITAK

India

If you want to retain friendship for longer time , do not make use of abusive langauge in your speech.

05:53 AM Feb 11 2014 |

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