Abusive and Gracious

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Abusive

Abusive adjective - Marked by harsh insulting language.
Usage example: never one to believe that honorable people can disagree honorably, he invariably launches abusive attacks against anyone who dares to challenge him
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Gracious is an antonym for abusive.
Nearby Words: abuse, abused, abusing, abusively

Gracious

Gracious adjective - Showing a natural kindness and courtesy especially in social situations.
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Abusive is an antonym for gracious.
Nearby Words: grace, graceful, graciously, gracefully, Gracie
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