Abusive synonyms and antonyms
ə-byo͝o'sĭv, -zĭv
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opprobrious (related)
The definition of opprobrious is something that is disrespectful or that expresses shame or disgrace.
(Archaic) Presumptuous and insulting in manner or speech; arrogant.
cruel (related)
The definition of cruel is someone or something that deliberately causes pain or suffering.
Possessing the traits of calumny
(Archaic, literary) Rudely contemptuous; showing contumely; insolent or disdainful.
rude (related)
Ill-mannered, discourteous, or insulting:
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The definition of blasphemous is something profane, irreverent or disrespectful towards God or religion.
Harsh, critical, or sarcastic in speech.
Unpleasantly coarse and rough to the touch:
Treating sacred things with contempt, disrespect, irreverence, or undue familiarity; blasphemous, impious. Hence, specifically; Irreverent in language; taking the name of God in vain; given to swearing; blasphemous; as, a profane person, word, oath, or tongue.
kind (antonym)
Affectionate, showing benevolence.
(US) defamatory, libeling, referring to something that causes harm to someone's reputation especially with malice or disregard.
rffensive
Harshly insulting
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Being well beyond the bounds of good taste:
Harshly insulting
Not polished; uncut; said of a gem.
The definition of savage is something wild, untamed or primitive.
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Unpleasant or objectionable:
Using, containing, or marked by harshly critical or irate language.
complimentary (antonym)
Paying or containing a compliment; expressing courtesy, respect, admiration, or praise
Of, relating to, or designed for attack:
Given to the use of vulgar, coarse, or abusive language.
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attack (related)
Designed or used for carrying out a hostile or aggressive attack
attitude (related)
Of, relating to, or characterized by verbal abuse
dysphemistic
Of, pertaining to, or being a dysphemism
execrative
Cursing; imprecatory; vilifying.
fulminatory
terroristic
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threatful
back-biting
fear-inspiring
threatening (related)
harass (related)
inappropriate (related)
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intimidatory (related)
insulting-x94 (related)
respectful (antonym)
Full of or characterized by respect; showing deference or dutiful regard
epithetic
(Linguistics) Of or relating to epithesis.
excommunicative
excommunicatory
uncooperative (related)
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