abusive

Definitions

Extremely offensive and insulting.

Engaging in or characterized by habitual violence and cruelty.

Examples

The manager was fired after several employees reported his abusive behavior in the workplace.

It is important to recognize the signs of an abusive relationship early on.

The company implemented a strict policy to prevent abusive language on their social media platforms.

Synonyms

insulting offensive cruel vitriolic harsh vituperative scurrilous

Antonyms

kind gentle respectful praising supportive complimentary benevolent