abusive
adjective
[ əˈbjuːsɪv ]
• extremely offensive and insulting.
• "the goalkeeper was sent off for using abusive language"
Similar:
insulting,
rude,
vulgar,
offensive,
disparaging,
belittling,
derogatory,
disrespectful,
denigratory,
uncomplimentary,
pejorative,
vituperative,
disdainful,
derisive,
scornful,
contemptuous,
defamatory,
slanderous,
libellous,
scurrilous,
blasphemous,
scolding,
castigatory,
reproving,
reproachful,
bitchy,
contumelious,
• engaging in or characterized by habitual violence and cruelty.
• "abusive parents"
Similar:
cruel,
brutal,
savage,
inhuman,
barbaric,
barbarous,
brutish,
vicious,
sadistic,
ruthless,
merciless,
pitiless,
remorseless,
uncaring,
heartless,
cold-blooded,
cold-hearted,
unfeeling,
unkind,
inhumane,
• involving injustice or illegality.
• "the abusive and predatory practices of businesses"
