abusive

US /əˈbjuː.sɪv/
UK /əˈbjuː.sɪv/
1.

extremely offensive and insulting.

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he became quite abusive and swore at her
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insultingrudevulgaroffensivedisparagingbelittlingderogatorydisrespectfuluncomplimentarypejorativevituperativedisdainfulderisivescornfulcontemptuousdefamatoryslanderouslibelousscurrilousblasphemousscoldingreprovingreproachfulbitchycontumelious
2.

engaging in or characterized by habitual violence and cruelty.

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abusive parents
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cruelbrutalsavageinhumanbarbaricbarbarousbrutishvicioussadisticruthlessmercilesspitilessremorselessuncaringheartlesscold-bloodedcold-heartedunfeelingunkindinhumane
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abusealcohol abuse