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abusively

UKUS
C2

Definitions

adv.

In a way that is cruel, harmful, or insulting

辱骂地;粗暴地;滥用地

Root Breakdown

Root-derived
ab-out of, former
+
ususe
+
-ivetending to, having the nature of
+
-lyin the manner of
=abusively

ab- (away, wrongly) + us (use) + -ive + -ly = in a wrongly-using, harmful manner. The adverb of abusive.

Root us still carries 68 more words

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    He shouted abusively at the referee and was sent off.

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