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abusively

 

[ əˈbjuːsɪvli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

behavioral context

The word 'abusively' describes actions or behaviors that are harmful, offensive, or cruel towards others. It typically refers to conduct that mistreats or violates the rights of an individual, often in a manner that can cause psychological or physical harm. Such actions may occur in various contexts, including personal relationships, workplaces, or systems of authority. Use of the term often implies a pattern of abuse that can be both overt and covert.

Synonyms

cruelly, harshly, ill-treatingly, maltreatingly

Examples of usage

  • He spoke abusively to his employees, creating a toxic work environment.
  • The child was treated abusively, leading to lasting emotional scars.
  • She wrote abusively about others on social media, causing public outrage.

Translations

Translations of the word "abusively" in other languages:

🇵🇹 abusivamente

🇮🇳 दुरुपयोग से

🇩🇪 missbräuchlich

🇮🇩 secara kasar

🇺🇦 зловмисно

🇵🇱 nadużywająco

🇯🇵 虐待的に

🇫🇷 abusivement

🇪🇸 abusivamente

🇹🇷 kötüye kullanarak

🇰🇷 남용적으로

🇸🇦 بشكل إساءة

🇨🇿 zneužívající

🇸🇰 zneužívajúco

🇨🇳 滥用地

🇸🇮 zlorabno

🇮🇸 misnotkunarlega

🇰🇿 зәбірлеуші

🇬🇪 მიხმარებით

🇦🇿 sui-istifadə edərək

🇲🇽 abusivamente

Word origin

The term 'abusively' is derived from the adjective 'abusive', which comes from the Latin 'abusus', meaning 'to misuse' or 'to ill-use'. The prefix 'ab-' signifies 'away from' or 'off', while 'usus' means 'use'. The evolution of the word reflects a shift from the notion of misuse to a broader understanding of harmful behavior. In English, it has been used since the late 14th century to describe treatment that involves significant disrespect or harm, especially within personal or societal relationships. Over time, the usage has extended into legal and psychological contexts, underscoring the serious implications of abusive behavior in various aspects of life.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #37,824, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.