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Abusively

Part of Speech: Adverb

Senses:

1. In a manner that involves verbal or physical abuse.
2. In a coarse, offensive, or insulting manner.

Usage:

• He spoke abusively to his employees, creating a hostile work environment.
• The politician was criticized for expressing himself abusively during the debate.
• She was treated abusively by her partner, both mentally and physically.
• The child was punished for using abusively foul language.

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