What is the Spanish word for "abusive"?

Learn how to say "abusive" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

abusive

Spanish

abusivo

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Alternative translations of "abusive"

ofensivo
insultante
violento
agresivo

Examples of how to use "abusive" in Spanish

English
Victims of abusive relationships need support.
Spanish
Las víctimas de relaciones abusivas necesitan apoyo.
English
He left the abusive relationship last year.
Spanish
Él dejó la relación abusiva el año pasado.
English
The teacher reported the student's abusive language.
Spanish
El profesor reportó el lenguaje abusivo del estudiante.
English
They received an abusive phone call yesterday.
Spanish
Recibieron una llamada telefónica abusiva ayer.
English
She felt hurt by his abusive behavior.
Spanish
Ella se sintió herida por su comportamiento abusivo.

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