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ABUSIVELY
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Dictionary entry overview: What does abusively mean?
• ABUSIVELY (adverb)
The adverb ABUSIVELY has 1 sense:
1. in an abusive manner
Familiarity information: ABUSIVELY used as an adverb is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
In an abusive manner
Context example:
he behaved abusively toward his children
Pertainym:
abusive (characterized by physical or psychological maltreatment)
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