as in insulting
marked by harsh insulting language
never one to believe that honorable people can disagree honorably, he invariably launches abusive attacks against anyone who dares to challenge him
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Recent Examples of abusive
Apart from the ride height, which was set aggressively low and can be adjusted, the Evoluto feels agile and is quick to change direction without an abusive ride.
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Basem Wasef,
Robb Report,
17 June 2026
At the time, Bunnie was working as an escort and was in an abusive relationship.
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Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
17 June 2026
But the state Supreme Court for more than four decades has provided protection against abusive requests.
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Daniel Borenstein,
Mercury News,
16 June 2026
The insurance company has alleged that a rogue AI robot masterminded Dela Torre’s campaign to improperly challenge her settlement agreement, generating a flurry of baseless and abusive filings that cost $300,000 to contest.
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The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
15 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for abusive
Basem Wasef,
Robb Report,
17 June 2026
At the time, Bunnie was working as an escort and was in an abusive relationship.
—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
17 June 2026
But the state Supreme Court for more than four decades has provided protection against abusive requests.
—
Daniel Borenstein,
Mercury News,
16 June 2026
The insurance company has alleged that a rogue AI robot masterminded Dela Torre’s campaign to improperly challenge her settlement agreement, generating a flurry of baseless and abusive filings that cost $300,000 to contest.
—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
15 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for abusive
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Considering there were only 33 appearances this past season, such Heat prudence hardly could be viewed as insulting.
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What Florence has been doing is consistent and insulting.
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By then the alternate endings were a hot topic, and Rice pulled an outrageous stunt.
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In 2014, Messi began with that famously outrageous winner against Bosnia, arguably bettered it against Iran a few days later, with a splendid winner in stoppage time.
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Yippies would turn up at a 1970 Blood, Sweat & Tears show at Madison Square Garden, carrying obscene banners outside and dumping manure by the front gate.
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After shares rallied to a peak of $225 on June 16, a stunning 50 percent rise over their opening price, Musk officially became the world’s very-first trillionaire — an obscene hyper-capitalist milestone highlighting the tech oligarchy’s iron grip on society.
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The Irish comedy writer has become better known for his assertion that trans women are men and criticism of trans activism, expressed in often vituperative social media posts.
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David smells an opportunity but completely misreads Hale, a vicious and vituperative man who delights in tormenting lesser writers.
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He was charged with arson, malicious destruction by means of a fire and timber set aflame.
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Johnson said the bill was meant to curtail malicious records requests, which do happen, where a citizen goes after copious amounts of records just to be a jerk and cost the government time and money.
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The offensive explosion powered Philadelphia to a 15-3 rout of the New York Mets on Saturday, as the Phillies continued their surge and received a signature performance from two of the game's most recognizable stars.
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The Chicago Cubs are grappling with offensive struggles, stemming from a concerning slump by veteran second baseman Nico Hoerner.
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Tom Hanks played McCoy, Melanie Griffith played his mistress, and Bruce Willis played a scurrilous journalist in the center of it all.
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And in return for all that scurrilous effort, not a single banning.
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At times, that grief turned to vitriolic anger.
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In today’s world, this is not only rare but also contrary to a pervasive culture of self-promotion and vitriolic hate against everyone who doesn’t bow.
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“Abusive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/abusive. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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