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Abusive

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Definition

causing harm or injury to someone or something through cruel or violent treatment; using language that is offensive or insulting

Synonyms & similar words

scurrilous opprobrious harsh cruel violent aggressive hurtful insulting offensive derogatory degrading humiliating belittling disparaging condescending contemptuous disrespectful impolite rude vulgar crass foul

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