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 | ||