get abusive

Frequency: 6.27.5 per million words

Indicates a transition into an abusive state, often more informal.

abusiveVERBS + abusive

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Examples (10)

  • He would often get verbally abusive after a few drinks.
  • If you see him starting to get abusive, it's best to walk away.
  • The situation escalated when he started to get abusive with the staff.
  • Some people get abusive when they feel they are losing an argument.
  • He's under a lot of stress, and I'm worried he might get abusive.
  • Did he ever get physically abusive during your relationship?
  • I will not tolerate it if he starts to get abusive again.
  • Getting abusive is never an acceptable way to handle conflict.
  • We left the party when we saw him getting abusive towards his partner.
  • "Don't you dare get abusive with me," she warned.