abusively
Adverb
Meaning
In an abusive manner; rudely; with abusive language.
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Abuse and neglect negate love. Care and affirmation, the opposite of abuse and humiliation, are the foundation of love. No one can rightfully claim to be loving when behaving abusively.
he behaved abusively toward his children
Heathcliff marries her, but treats her abusively.
Numerous legends and anecdotes have sprung up to explain his shortcomings, often elaborating abusively on his character and failures.