Definition of abusive

Scrabble & Words with friends points

• abusive is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 12
• abusive is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 12
• abusive is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 15

Definition of abusive

• expressing offensive reproach (adjective)

  Synonyms

  1. opprobrious
  2. scurrilous
• characterized by physical or psychological maltreatment (adjective)

  Examples

  1. abusive punishment
  2. argued...that foster homes are abusive

See definition of abusive in Merriam Webster