abusive abusive /əˈbjuːsɪv/

adjective

1. Characterized by physical or psychological maltreatment  ( abusive )
   characterized by physical or psychological maltreatment
    Abusive punishment
   abusive punishment
    Argued...that foster homes are abusive
   argued...that foster homes are abusive
   
2. Expressing offensive reproach  ( abusive , opprobrious , scurrilous )
   expressing offensive reproach