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Definition of: abusive
(ə·by′ siv) adjective
1. Of the nature of or characterized by abuse; harsh; vituperative.
2. Using wrongly or improperly; misapplying.
—a·bu′ sive·ly adverb
— a·bu′ sive·ness noun
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