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Abukir, Bay of
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abundance
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abura
abuse
abusive
abusive tax shelter
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abysmal
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abusive

a·bu·sive [ ə byssiv ]


adjective 
Definition:
 
1. insulting: intended to insult or offend somebody
abusive language

2. harmful: involving physical, psychological, or sexual maltreatment
an abusive relationship

3. wrongful: involving illegal, improper, or harmful activities
using abusive methods to secure power


a·bu·sive·ly adverb
a·bu·sive·ness noun
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