abusive /əˈbjuːsɪv/ adjective Learner's definition of ABUSIVE
[more abusive; most abusive]
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: using harsh and insulting language辱骂的;咒骂的;谩骂的 -
He spoke to her in an abusive manner. = He was abusive when he spoke to her.他跟她说话时骂骂咧咧的。
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abusive language粗言秽语
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The fans yelled abusive comments to the referee.球迷们对裁判破口大骂。
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a verbally abusive fan满口脏话的球迷
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: using or involving physical violence or emotional cruelty施虐的虐待的 -
an abusive parent有虐待行为的家长
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protecting wives from abusive husbands保护已婚女性免受丈夫虐待
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people in abusive relationships处于虐待关系中的人
— abusiveness
noun [noncount]