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01 Word definition

abusive

7 letters · 4 vowels · 3 consonants

Is ABUSIVE a word?

Yes. ABUSIVE is a 7-letter adjective. expressing offensive reproach Check the official dictionary for your particular word game before playing it.

Correct spelling

How do you spell ABUSIVE?

A-B-U-S-I-V-E

ABUSIVE contains 7 letters, begins with A, and ends with E.

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Meaning and definition

1adjective

  1. expressing offensive reproach

2adjective

  1. characterized by physical or psychological maltreatment

    “abusive punishment”
Synonyms
opprobriousscurrilous
Source: Open English WordNet 2025 (CC BY 4.0) ↗
Scrabble score12points
Words With Friends15points
Word length7letters

02 Letter breakdown

How is ABUSIVE spelled?

A1B2U3S4I5V6E7
Starts withABUFirst 3 letters
Ends withIVELast 3 letters
Unique letters7No repeated letters
Vowel balance4 / 3Vowels / consonants
Popular spelling questions →7-letter words →Words starting with ABU →Words ending in IVE →Words made from ABUSIVE →Words with A →Words with B →Words with E →Words with I →

03 Word-game status

Can you play ABUSIVE?

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04 Related words

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FAQ Quick answers

About ABUSIVE.

How do you spell ABUSIVE?

ABUSIVE is spelled A-B-U-S-I-V-E. It contains 7 letters.