ETYM Cf. French abusif, from Latin abusivus.
1. Characterized by physical or psychological maltreatment.
2. Expressing offensive reproach; SYN. insulting, opprobrious, scornful, scurrilous.
Offending against or breaking a law or rule.
Marked by harshly abusive criticism; SYN. vituperative.
Characterized by disregard or disrespect; disparaging
In an abusive manner
1. In an aggressive manner.
2. In an obnoxious manner; SYN. objectionably, obnoxiously.
3. In an unpleasantly offensive manner.