you're an abusive bad old creature (Dickens)

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• a|bu´sive|ness — a|bu|sive «uh BYOO sihv, zihv», adjective. 1. using harsh and insulting language; reviling: »You re an…abusive…bad old creature (Dickens). SYNONYM(S): scurrilous, opprobrious, reproachful. 2. containing abuse; harsh and insulting: »an abusive… …   Useful english dictionary

• a|bu´sive|ly — a|bu|sive «uh BYOO sihv, zihv», adjective. 1. using harsh and insulting language; reviling: »You re an…abusive…bad old creature (Dickens). SYNONYM(S): scurrilous, opprobrious, reproachful. 2. containing abuse; harsh and insulting: »an abusive… …   Useful english dictionary

• a|bu|sive — «uh BYOO sihv, zihv», adjective. 1. using harsh and insulting language; reviling: »You re an…abusive…bad old creature (Dickens). SYNONYM(S): scurrilous, opprobrious, reproachful. 2. containing abuse; harsh and insulting: »an abusive letter. 3.… …   Useful english dictionary

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