Abusive: meaning, definitions and examples
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abusive
[ əˈbjuːsɪv ]
behavior towards others
Engaging in or characterized by verbal or physical attack or harm towards others.
Synonyms
aggressive, harsh, hurtful, violent
Examples of usage
- He was fired for his abusive behavior towards his coworkers.
- The abusive language used by the bully was completely unacceptable.
relationship
Involving unfair or cruel treatment of others, especially in a relationship.
Synonyms
cruel, domineering, oppressive, tyrannical
Examples of usage
- She finally left her abusive husband after years of suffering.
- The abusive nature of their relationship was evident to everyone around them.
Translations
Translations of the word "abusive" in other languages:
🇵🇹 abusivo
🇮🇳 अपमानजनक
🇩🇪 missbräuchlich
🇮🇩 kasar
🇺🇦 образливий
🇵🇱 obraźliwy
🇯🇵 虐待的な (ぎゃくたいてきな)
🇫🇷 abusif
🇪🇸 abusivo
🇹🇷 kötüye kullanan
🇰🇷 남용하는
🇸🇦 مسيء
🇨🇿 urážlivý
🇸🇰 urážlivý
🇨🇳 滥用的
🇸🇮 žaljiv
🇮🇸 móðgandi
🇰🇿 қорлайтын
🇬🇪 შეურაცხმყოფელი
🇦🇿 təhqiramiz
🇲🇽 abusivo
Word origin
The word 'abusive' originates from the Latin word 'abusivus', which means 'misused or corrupt'. The term evolved over time to describe behavior or treatment that is harmful, unfair, or cruel towards others. In modern usage, 'abusive' is commonly associated with relationships and behavior that involves mistreatment or harm.