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abusively

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a·bu·sive  (-bysv, -zv)
adj.
1. Characterized by improper or wrongful use: abusive utilization of public funds.
2. Using or containing insulting or coarse language: finally reprimanded the abusive colleague.
3. Causing physical injury to another: abusive punishment.
4. Relating to or practicing sexual abuse.
a·busive·ly adv.
a·busive·ness n.
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Adv.1.abusively - in an abusive mannerabusively - in an abusive manner; "he behaved abusively toward his children"
Translations
abusively [əbˈjuːsɪvlɪ] ADV [speak, refer] → de manera insultante or desconsiderada
abusively
adv refer to → beleidigend; to shout/scream abusively at somebody → jdm Beleidigungen zurufen/entgegenschreien
abusively [əbˈjuːsɪvlɪ] adv → offensivamente
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