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abusive
adjective as in exhibiting unkind behavior or words
Example Sentences
"This will allow the U.S. to quickly do what has to be done to alleviate this abusive threat from Canada," Trump said.
Her father, described by De la Huerta as drunk and abusive — claims that he has denied — moved back to Spain.
The goal of indiscriminate firing, threatening offers of "buyouts," and other abusive tactics is to run out people who are good at their jobs, in hopes of causing a total system collapse.
But her concerns increased following an abusive relationship with a partner, who later stalked her.
Mr and Mrs Sharp said in response to their concerns, they were accused of being "abusive" to staff.
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
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