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abusive in Irish

abusive in Irish is maslach — abusive means behaving in a cruel, violent, or insulting way toward someone.

abusive in Irish

maslach
adj
(archaic) Tending to misuse; practising or containing abuse. [First attested in the late 16th century.]

What does "abusive" mean?

  1. adj Behaving in a cruel, violent, or insulting way toward someone.
    "He became abusive whenever he drank too much."
  2. adj Involving or characterized by misuse, such as wrongful or illegal use.
    "The company was accused of abusive tax practices."
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abusive in a sentence

  • He became abusive whenever he drank too much.
  • The coach was fired after abusive comments toward players surfaced.
  • The company was accused of abusive tax practices.

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What is "abusive" in Irish?

"abusive" in Irish is maslach. abusive means: Behaving in a cruel, violent, or insulting way toward someone.

How do you use "abusive" in a sentence?

Example: "He became abusive whenever he drank too much." In Irish, "abusive" is maslach.

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