abusive
abusive
a∙bu∙sive / əˈbjusɪv ; əˈbju:sɪv /
◙adj
1. using cruel words or physical violence
• 谩骂的; 虐待的:
»Smith denies using abusive language to the referee.
史密斯否认恶言谩骂裁判。
»He became abusive and his wife was injured in the struggle.
他动了粗，妻子在扭打中受伤。
♦abusivelyadv.
♦abusivenessnoun [U]
