abusive in Portuguese
abusive in Portuguese is abusivo — abusive means behaving in a cruel, violent, or insulting way toward someone.
abusive in Portuguese
abusivo
(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 Portuguese?
"abusive" in Portuguese is abusivo. 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 Portuguese, "abusive" is abusivo.
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