Definition of Abusive

describing continuous violence or cruelty towards something or someone

Examples of Abusive in a sentence

It is sad to think that many animals suffer at the hands of an abusive owner every day, being physically beaten or deprived of nutrition on a regular basis.  🔊

If your partner is constantly threatening you and trying to control your life, you should find a way to escape from that abusive relationship as soon as possible.  🔊

Children with an abusive parent have a higher chance of growing up to be as equally violent and cruel to their own children.  🔊

I’d always known that Mr. Callo was an abusive man, but I never would have thought that he would take part in dog fighting.  🔊

Someone who uses violence and cruelty to get their way with other people is abusive and should be avoided at all costs.  🔊

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