abusively

Meaning

In a manner that involves cruel, violent, or insulting treatment of others.

Examples

• He reacted abusively when questioned about his mistakes.
• The witness claimed the defendant had treated her abusively throughout their marriage.

Pronunciation: /əˈbjuːsɪvli/

Synonyms of abusively

Words with a similar meaning to abusively:

• rudely
• harshly
• cruelly
• viciously

Antonyms of abusively

Words with the opposite meaning to abusively:

• kindly
• gently