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abusively

/əˈbjuːsɪvli/ adverb · British & US
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What does abusively mean?

adverb

Used to describe something that is done in a way that is unfair or unjustifiably severe; done in a harsh or severe manner.

Example

"The manager was accused of treating employees abusively, leading to a major scandal."

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