Synonyms of abusive
10 similar words · 3 opposite words
Another word for abusive is scurrilous. Other synonyms of abusive are vituperative, reproachful and insulting. The opposite of abusive is nonabusive.
Synonyms and similar words for abusive
adjectiveProne to treat someone badly by coarse, insulting words or other maltreatment; vituperative...
- scurrilousCoarse, vulgar, or abusive.
- reproachfulExpressing or containing reproach.
- opprobriousCausing opprobrium; offensive and shameful.
- insolent
- insultingContaining insult, or having the intention of insulting.
- injurious
- offensive
- revilingReproach; abuse; vilification.
- beratingA scolding.
- vituperativeMarked by harsh abuse; abusive, often with ranting or railing.
Opposite of abusive
adjectiveMore antonyms
- abuselessDevoid of abuse.
- nonabusiveNot abusive.
- unabusiveNot abusive.
Meaning of abusive
- adjective Prone to treat someone badly by coarse, insulting words or other maltreatment; vituperative; reproachful; scurrilous.
- adjective Tending to deceive; fraudulent.
- adjective Tending to misuse; practising or containing abuse.
abusive in other languages
Questions about synonyms of abusive
- What is another word for abusive?
- Abusive has 10 synonyms on Word.ws, such as scurrilous, vituperative, reproachful and insulting.
- What is the opposite of abusive?
- The opposite of abusive is nonabusive.
- What does abusive mean?
- Abusive means prone to treat someone badly by coarse, insulting words or other maltreatment; vituperative; reproachful; scurrilous.
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