abusively

/əˈbjuːsɪvli/

ADVERB

1. In a cruel, harsh, or harmful manner

Acting toward someone in a cruel, aggressive, oppressive, or otherwise harmful way, showing little or no consideration for their well-being.

Treating someone roughly, brutally, or without compassion, often causing physical or emotional harm.

The landlord was accused of treating tenants abusively and neglecting their maintenance requests.

Speaking to or about someone in an offensive, hostile, or insulting manner, often through harassment, humiliation, or verbal intimidation.

Online trolls often target vulnerable individuals and engage abusively in harassment and cyberbullying.
The manager was reported for speaking abusively to employees, creating a toxic work environment.

Using authority, influence, or power in a cruel, oppressive, or unjust manner, especially to intimidate others or suppress opposition.

The politician was reprimanded for abusively using their power to intimidate opponents and suppress dissent.