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abusiveness

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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.
Translations
abusiveness
n (of person) → ausfallende Art; a critic should not descend to mere abusiveness → ein Kritiker sollte sich nicht in reinen Ausfälligkeiten ergehen
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I think experiencing his abusiveness made me more wary and mistrustful of white people.
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