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abusive

Synonyms

Adjective

1. insulting

2. opprobrious, scornful, scurrilous, offensive, harmful

Usage
Abusive nursery worker's deportation 'horrendous', say parents - BBC
Michigan sex offender accused of possessing child sexually abusive material - FOX 2 Detroit
Dyess airman accused of causing ‘abusive head trauma’ to 6-month-old infant - BigCountryHomepage.com
TV presenter says abusive ex gave her no access to her own money - BBC
Secret report alleges Denver police commander created "bullying, abusive work environment" - CBS News
Woman shot in northeast Wichita had been trying to escape abusive husband, affidavit says - KAKE
'The Nightmare Upstairs' True Story: Inside Ty and Brynlee Larson's Case - People.com
Rakhi Sawant opens up about her failed marriages and abusive relationship with ex-husbands; says, “Mere 3 - The Times of India
MSP: Port Huron parolee arrested on child sex abuse material charges - ClickOnDetroit | WDIV Local 4
NYC throat-slash victim had been forced into domestic violence shelters by abusive killer: sister - New York Post
Man sentenced to 5 years in federal prison for abusive sexual contact on Cheyenne River Reservation - KOTA Territory News
Dyess airman accused of abusive head trauma in infant injury case - myfoxzone.com
Holmes bans abusive traveling animal exhibitors from exploiting wild animal species - Illinois Senate Democrats
Wakefield man arrested for child sexually abusive activity - Upper Michigan's Source
Childhood abuse may increase vulnerability to abusive adult relationships - News-Medical
AI giant Fermi accuses fired CEO of ‘abusive and bullying behavior’ - E&E News by POLITICO
M23 Rebels Commit Severe Atrocities During Abusive Occupation of Eastern DRC - Human Rights Research Center
Lower House approves penalties for abusive fuel price hikes - Valor International
In Central Asia, abusive complaints filed in L’Oréal’s name fuel online censorship - RSF.ORG
Howell man arrested in federal child pornography investigation - Livingston Daily
Pete Crow-Armstrong says he 'popped,' but how much are players expected to take from abusive fans? - Chicago Sun-Times
Holding Abusive Partners Accountable to Prevent Tragedies - City of Philadelphia (.gov)
Woman shot in northeast Wichita had been trying to escape abusive husband, affidavit says - KAKE
Court Docs Allege Orleans Judge Was Physically Abusive, Hungover On Job - Cape Cod Chronicle
Consumption makes public the most common abusive practices in rentals - Diari ARA
Hayden Panettiere opens up about surviving 'brutal' abusive relationship with ex Brian Hickerson - Yahoo
New policy will target abusive behaviours in P.E.I. schools, including cyberbullying - CBC
Port: Court records indicate abusive behavior, antisemitic remark from commission candidate Tony Gehrig - InForum
TV presenter says abusive ex gave her no access to her own money - BBC
Instagram user booked in Mumbai for ‘abusive and derogatory’ post against PM Modi - The Indian Express
Signs of Emotionally Abusive Parents - Verywell Mind
Column | Carolyn Hax: Abusive ex is her kids’ dad. Her new man declines to meet him. - The Washington Post
Without Access To Abortion, I Might Not Have Survived My Abusive Relationship - HuffPost
'I shouldn't have been made to visit abusive killer mum' - BBC
Abby: Son confides to mom about grandmother's abusive behavior - UnionLeader.com
Bronson man arraigned on multiple online child sex crimes - WTVB
Column | Carolyn Hax: Son’s classmate told him her mom is abusive. Report it? - The Washington Post
Tech firms will have 48 hours to remove abusive images under new law - BBC
Should I Stay In My Abusive Marriage For The Kids? - Focus on the Family
Picking Workers' Pockets: Unfair, Deceptive and Abusive Practices by Earned Wage Payday Lenders - NCLC
How to Prepare Financially to Leave an Abusive Relationship - NerdWallet
Guidance for a clinical and forensic diagnosis of pediatric abusive head trauma: a narrative review - Frontiers
Researchers uncover hidden risks of passkeys in abusive relationships - Cornell Chronicle
Asking Eric: My friend’s spouse is an abusive alcoholic. How can I help them? - Cleveland.com
PSD alerts Prosecutor General's Office to former PM Orban's alleged 'abusive decision' aiding Micula brothers - Agerpres
Why is it so difficult for survivors to leave abusive relationships? - University of Nevada, Reno
All the Ways Palantir is Assisting Trump’s Abusive Removal Campaign - American Civil Liberties Union
Commission fines Google €2.95 billion over abusive practices in online advertising technology - European Commission
Dear Abby: Best friend won’t leave abusive lout - Boston Herald
Why won’t my abusive parent admit they were wrong and apologise? - The Conversation
How advocacy group supported 8 kids removed from abusive New Braunfels home where mother starved teens - KSAT
Column | Carolyn Hax: Siblings at odds over funeral arrangements for abusive mother - The Washington Post
“You Feel Like Your Life Is Over” - Human Rights Watch
Consumption detects excessive management and guarantee expenses as usual abusive clauses in rentals - Demócrata
Homelessness is trapping people in sexually abusive situations, Dublin Rape Crisis Centre says - The Irish Times
Column | Carolyn Hax: Ex-best friend is back after being left by abusive wife - The Washington Post
Dear Annie: Abusive 20-year relationship must come to an end - The Spokesman-Review
Fatima Bhutto on her abusive relationship: ‘I thought it could never happen to me’ - The Guardian
'I brought my controlling and abusive ex-partner to justice' - BBC
How I found the confidence to leave my abusive husband after 47 years - BBC
Fort Bliss Passes ICE Inspection Despite Abuse and Inhumane Conditions - American Civil Liberties Union
Proposed law change will protect abusive men who push women to suicide, campaigners warn - The Guardian
Provoking or backfiring? A contingent model of how abusive supervision influences learning from failure through fear - Frontiers
Dear Abby: Verbally abusive husband is secretly planning to leave me. Why do I feel so hurt? - OregonLive.com
Ending religious abuse: Spiritually abusive leaders v. healthy leadership - Indianapolis Recorder
Asking Eric: Friend’s wife becoming an abusive drinker with age, and I’m scared for him - Syracuse.com
Code of conduct to prevent abusive conduct and sexual misconduct at UNAIDS events and gatherings - UNAIDS
How I Found My Way to a New "Me" After Leaving an Abusive Marriage - Apartment Therapy
Abusive boyfriend dragged off aircraft at Manchester Airport - BBC
“My abusive Man Utd supporter ex strangled me for buying son Chelsea kit” - Discover SWNS
Ruth Dodsworth: 'I used to dread Christmas Day with my abusive ex' - BBC
Dear Abby: Leaving an abusive relationship for an ex - AL.com
New Training Programme Helps Protect Journalists from Abusive Legal Tactics - coe.int
Tech firms will have to take down abusive images within 48 hours under new law to protect women and girls - GOV.UK
How advocates supported 8 kids removed from abusive New Braunfels home where mother starved teens - KSAT
Shekhar Suman slams stand-up comedians of today for vulgur comedy: 'Some people think abusive language is - The Times of India
Government moves to protect children from abusive parents through new Courts and Tribunals Bill - GOV.UK
Dear Abby, March 5, 2026: Son confides to mom about grandmother's abusive behavior - The Sumter Item
TV presenter conquers fear of city she lived in during abusive marriage - BBC
San Antonio can withhold report on mayor’s ‘verbally abusive’ clash with councilwoman, AG’s office rules - KSAT
Footy mad partner strangled me after I bought my 10 year old son a Chelsea kit - The Sun
EC investigates abusive conduct in the energy drinks market - Cuatrecasas
Online consultations exposing GPs to more patient abuse, LMCs warn - Pulse Today
'Abusive' man's bid to run grandfather's multimillion-shilling estate flops - Daily Nation
Army doctor accused of sexual misconduct receives new charges - Yahoo
Government action to protect children from abusive parents - GOV.UK
Dear Abby: No one misses my abusive pedophile father, but party celebrating his death is too much - Syracuse.com
Consumer opens fourth investigation into a large real estate company in three years - Diari ARA
Pharmacy issues warning over abuse towards staff in Newtown - County Times
ITV's Ruth Dodsworth's only allowed to buy lunch after permission from abusive ex - The Mirror
US: ICE Abuses in Los Angeles Set Stage for Other Cities - Human Rights Watch
Domestic violence survivor shares story of hope after leaving abusive husband - KUTV
In Niger, 7 journalists targeted by abusive use of cybercrime law in just 2 months - RSF.ORG
North East father seeks charity's help to change abusive behaviour - BBC
WATCH: Citing IG Report of Abusive Work Environment, Sen. Ossoff Asks VA Secretary for Update on Replacing Augusta VA Leadership – U.S. Senator for Georgia Jon Ossoff - Ossoff.senate.gov
Asking Eric: After escaping abusive relationship, I realize that I am the problem with new partner - Syracuse.com
Martin O'Neill forced to change phone number after abusive messages following Celtic win - Irish Mirror
Viciously abusive and controlling garda jailed for years of terror over ex - Extra.ie
GPs need protection from patients misusing complaints, LMCs warn - GPonline
Martin O'Neill had to change phone number after abusive calls and messages following Celtic win - Belfast Live
Foreign Language Equivalents
Foreign Language Equivalents of 'abusive'
Language Equivalent   Language Equivalent
French abusif    Spanish
Misspellings - Typos
abusvie,   ausive,   abusuve,   abuaive,   abusice,   absuive,   abusie,   abusiev,   abbusive,   abusivw,   abisive,   absive,   sbusive,   abusiv,   abudive,   busive,   abusibe,   abusove,   abusivve,   abusiive,   aubsive,   aabusive,   abysive,   anusive,   abussive,   bausive,   abuisve,   abusivr,   avusive,   abuusive,   abusivee,   abuive,   abusve
Words Starting with Letter - 'A'
a a battery a billion
a bit a bit much a capella singing
a cappella singing a couple of a few
a fortiori a good deal a great deal
a horizon a hundred a hundred and one
a hundred thousand a hundred times a kempis
a la carte a la mode a level
a little a lot a million
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