Abusive and Rough

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Abusive adjective - Marked by harsh insulting language.

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Rough and abusive are semantically related. in violent topic. In some cases you can use "Rough" instead an adjective "Abusive".

Nearby Words: abuse, abused, abusing, abusively

Rough adjective - Covered with or as if with hair.

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Abusive and rough are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Abusive" instead an adjective "Rough".

Cyndaquil however, was not subject to a rough background, but instead, ended up joining Ash before being captured by an abusive trainer.

Source: Running Gag / Anime and Manga
Also implied to be a Sad Clown due to his rough life at the circus with an abusive boss.

Source: Video Game / Final Combat
Alice has been traumatized by her rough childhood, but with her abusive father gone she should be able to move on and have a relatively good life.

Source: Webcomic / Alice And Kev

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