Abusive example sentences

Related (14): violent, harmful, aggressive, oppressive, bullying, cruel, insulting, offensive, hurtful, tyrannical, domineering, intimidating, demeaning, degrading.

"Abusive" Example Sentences


1. The abusive husband yelled and swore at his terrified wife.
2. The police were called to deal with the abusive party guests.
3. Her abusive boyfriend belittled and controlled her every move.
4. The judge issued a restraining order against the abusive ex-partner.
5. The language used by some fans became abusive and offensive.
6. The alcoholic father became verbally and physically abusive when drunk.
7. The supervisor's abusive treatment of staff caused many complaints.
8. The teacher was fired for being verbally abusive toward students.
9. The abusive words deeply hurt and offended her.
10. I left the abusive relationship that caused me so much pain.
11. The school has a zero tolerance policy toward abusive language.
12. The abusive comments were clearly intended to insult and provoke a reaction.
13. The referee threatened to send off players for abusive behavior.
14. The trolls posted abusive and threatening messages online.
15. Her brother was removed from the home due to his abusive behavior.
16. The politician was criticized for using abusive language.
17. The fans became verbally abusive toward the players.
18. He used abusive language in the heated argument.
19. The player received a red card for his abusive behavior.
20. He shouted abuse at the pedestrians in the street.
21. I reported my boss's abusive remarks to human resources.
22. Her parents suffered years of emotional and physical abuse.
23. The children showed signs of having been abused.
24. He chose alcohol over his family and became verbally abusive when drunk.
25. His cruel and abusive behavior toward animals got him banned from the shelter.
26. The media exposed the abusive practices at the facility.
27. Social services intervened to protect the child from further abuse.
28. The judge sentenced the man for the physical and mental abuse of his children.
29. Her colleagues complained about the abusive supervisor.
30. The comments section was shut down due to the abusive messages it received.
31. The fans pelted the players with abusive chants and insults.
32. He used abusive and coarse language without regard for others.
33. She left the relationship after years of mental and physical abuse.
34. The police officer was suspended for abusive conduct toward a suspect.
35. We do not tolerate any form of abusive behavior in this organization.
36. The witness described the abusive things her ex-partner used to say to her.
37. His rude and abusive behavior cost him the friendship.
38. The press criticized the politician for using abusive language.
39. The teacher intervened to stop the abusive bullying in the playground.
40. The employees suffered under the boss's abusive management.
41. He lashed out with abusive and threatening words.
42. Reports of abusive treatment of animals prompted an investigation.
43. Her drunken stepfather became verbally and physically abusive.
44. His parents' abusive behavior traumatized him for life.
45. They received countless abusive and threatening letters.
46. The unwanted sexual advances became verbally abusive when rejected.
47. The sports fans were known for their abusive chanting.
48. The television show was taken off air due to its abusive content.
49. His abusive tone of voice intimidated the witness into silence.
50. She fought through years of abusive relationships and alcoholism.
51. There was an abusive note left on my car windshield.
52. His parents were too preoccupied to realize he was being abused at school.
53. The witness described years of physical and emotional abuse.
54. The celebrity received threatening and abusive messages on social media.
55. The children suffered physical abuse and emotional neglect.
56. The patient's behavior became verbally abusive toward the nurses.
57. The political comments section was closed due to abusive content.
58. The player was sent off for being verbally abusive toward the referee.
59. The teacher comforted the crying child who had just been abused.
60. The crowds hurled racist and abusive chants at the players.

Common Phases


be abusive - use abusive language or behavior
He was abusive when he was drunk.
suffer abuse - experience mistreatment or violence
Many children suffer abuse.
subject to abuse - exposed to mistreatment
Elderly people can be subject to abuse.
use abusive language - speak in an offensive, rude, or insulting way
He was asked to leave after using abusive language.
perpetrate abuse - commit acts of abuse
The abuser perpetrated physical and emotional abuse.
victims of abuse - people who have been mistreated
Many domestic violence victims suffer abuse.
a history of abuse - past experiences of being mistreated
She has a long history of abuse from her ex-partner.
zero tolerance for abuse - a strict policy against any form of mistreatment
The school has zero tolerance for any kind of abuse.
allegations of abuse - claims that abuse has taken place
There were allegations of abuse at the home.
acts of abuse - abusive behavior or mistreatment
His acts of abuse landed him in jail.
expose abuse - reveal that abuse has been taking place
Reports exposed the abuse in government facilities.
Hope this collection of example phrases helps! Let me know if you have any other questions.

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