English adjective: abusive | |||
1. | abusive expressing offensive reproach | ||
Synonyms | opprobrious, scurrilous | ||
Similar | offensive | ||
Antonyms | inoffensive, unoffending | ||
2. | abusive characterized by physical or psychological maltreatment | ||
Samples | Abusive punishment. Argued...that foster homes are abusive. | ||
Similar | harmful | ||
Antonyms | harmless | ||