abusive
UK/ә'bju:siv/US
GREC2
Definitions
adj.
Using cruel, violent, or harmful treatment toward someone
虐待的，施暴的
adj.
Using rude or insulting language
辱骂的，恶语相向的
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedab- (away) + use + -ive (tending to) = 'tending to use away from the proper purpose' = misusing, mistreating. Abusive behavior treats a person as something to be used wrongly and harmfully.
Root us still carries 68 more wordsCommon Collocations
- 1.abusive relationship虐待关系
- 2.abusive language辱骂性语言
- 3.verbally abusive言语虐待
- 4.abusive behavior施暴行为
Example Sentences
- 1.
She finally left her abusive partner.
- 2.
The coach was fired for using abusive language at players.
- 3.
Online platforms try to filter out abusive comments.