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abusive
adjective
Characterized by physical or psychological maltreatment
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əˈbjuː.sɪv
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adjective
Characterized by physical or psychological maltreatment
“Abusive punishment”
adjective
Expressing offensive reproach
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Abusive punishment
Argued … that foster homes are abusive
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