Abusive | Mean of abusive in English Dictionary

/əˈbjuːsɪv/

• using harsh and insulting language
1. He spoke to her in an abusive manner. = He was abusive when he spoke to her.
2. abusive language
3. The fans yelled abusive comments to the referee.
4. a verbally abusive fan
• using or involving physical violence or emotional cruelty
1. an abusive parent
2. protecting wives from abusive husbands
3. people in abusive relationships