abusive in Latin
abusive in Latin is contumēliōsus — abusive means behaving in a cruel, violent, or insulting way toward someone.
abusive in Latin
contumēliōsus
(archaic) Tending to misuse; practising or containing abuse. [First attested in the late 16th century.]
What does "abusive" mean?
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adj Behaving in a cruel, violent, or insulting way toward someone.
"He became abusive whenever he drank too much."
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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 Latin?
"abusive" in Latin is contumēliōsus. 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 Latin, "abusive" is contumēliōsus.
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