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abusive
(/@/'b/j//u/s/I/v )

adjective (a)

  • Wrongly used; perverted; misapplied.(adjective)
    source: webster1913

adjective satellite (s)

  • expressing offensive reproach(adj.all)
    source: wordnet30
  • characterized by physical or psychological maltreatment(adj.all)
    Example:
    Abusive punishment.
    Argued...that foster homes are abusive.
    source: wordnet30
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