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Detrimental vs Abusive - What's the difference?

detrimental | abusive | Related terms |

Detrimental is a related term of abusive.


As adjectives the difference between detrimental and abusive

is that detrimental is causing damage or harm while abusive is wrongly used; perverted; misapplied; unjust; illegal .

Abusive vs Rough - What's the difference?

abusive | rough | Related terms |

Abusive is a related term of rough.


In obsolete|lang=en terms the difference between abusive and rough

is that abusive is (obsolete) given to misusing while rough is (obsolete) boisterous weather.

As adjectives the difference between abusive and rough

is that abusive is wrongly used; perverted; misapplied; unjust; illegal
while rough is having a texture that has much friction not smooth; uneven.

As a noun rough is

the unmowed part of a golf course.

As a verb rough is

to create in an approximate form.

As an adverb rough is

in a rough manner; rudely; roughly.

Abusive vs Brutal - What's the difference?

abusive | brutal | Related terms |

Abusive is a related term of brutal.


As adjectives the difference between abusive and brutal

is that abusive is wrongly used; perverted; misapplied; unjust; illegal while brutal is (senseid)savagely violent, vicious, ruthless, or cruel.

Abusive vs Bitter - What's the difference?

abusive | bitter | Related terms |

Abusive is a related term of bitter.


As adjectives the difference between abusive and bitter

is that abusive is wrongly used; perverted; misapplied; unjust; illegal while bitter is having an acrid taste (usually from a basic substance).

As a noun bitter is

(usually in the plural bitters) a liquid or powder, made from bitter herbs, used in mixed drinks or as a tonic.

As a verb bitter is

to make bitter.

Ruthless vs Abusive - What's the difference?

ruthless | abusive | Related terms |

Ruthless is a related term of abusive.


As adjectives the difference between ruthless and abusive

is that ruthless is without pity or compassion; cruel, pitiless while abusive is wrongly used; perverted; misapplied; unjust; illegal .

Abusive vs Objectionable - What's the difference?

abusive | objectionable | Related terms |

Abusive is a related term of objectionable.


As adjectives the difference between abusive and objectionable

is that abusive is wrongly used; perverted; misapplied; unjust; illegal while objectionable is offensive and arousing disapproval; worthy of objection.

Abusive vs Ungallant - What's the difference?

abusive | ungallant | Related terms |


As adjectives the difference between abusive and ungallant

is that abusive is wrongly used; perverted; misapplied; unjust; illegal while ungallant is not gallant; ignoble, dishonourable, unvaliant.

Exploitive vs Abusive - What's the difference?

exploitive | abusive |


As adjectives the difference between exploitive and abusive

is that exploitive is exploitative]]: [[take advantage|taking advantage of someone while abusive is wrongly used; perverted; misapplied; unjust; illegal .

Abusive vs Predatory - What's the difference?

abusive | predatory |


As adjectives the difference between abusive and predatory

is that abusive is wrongly used; perverted; misapplied; unjust; illegal while predatory is of, or relating to a predator.

Offend vs Abusive - What's the difference?

offend | abusive |


As a verb offend

is (transitive)  to hurt the feelings of; to displease; to make angry; to insult.

As an adjective abusive is

wrongly used; perverted; misapplied; unjust; illegal .

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