abusively

The word “abusively” has 4 syllables: a-bu-sive-ly.

It's pronounced as /əˈbjuːsɪvli/.


What is synonym and antonym for abusively?

In the thesaurus, “abusively” has 13 synonyms and 7 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for abusively along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for abusively

  • aggressively
  • brutishly
  • callously
  • heartlessly
  • inhumanely
  • inhumanly
  • insensitively
  • mercilessly
  • ruthlessly
  • savagely
  • tyrannically
  • unmercifully
  • viciously

Antonyms for abusively

  • gently
  • kindly
  • leniently
  • lightly
  • lovingly
  • mildly
  • softly

Example Sentences

  • The landlord was accused of treating tenants abusively and neglecting their maintenance requests.
  • Online trolls often target vulnerable individuals and engage abusively in harassment and cyberbullying.
  • The politician was reprimanded for abusively using their power to intimidate opponents and suppress dissent.
  • The manager was reported for speaking abusively to employees, creating a toxic work environment.
  • Employers must take action against employees who behave abusively in the workplace to ensure a safe and respectful environment for all staff.

On this page you'll find 20 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to abusively, such as: aggressively, brutishly, callously, gently, heartlessly, inhumanely, inhumanly.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.


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