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Vocabulary Spotlight

Abusive

Part of Speech: Adjective

Definition: अपमानजनक (Apmanjanak) – Involving harsh or offensive language or treatment.

Pronunciation

[uh-byoo-siv]

Synonyms, Antonyms & Related Words

Synonyms

Offensive – आक्रामक (Akramak)
Insulting – अपमानजनक (Apmanjanak)

Related Words

Hurtful – हानिकारक (Hanikarak)
Disrespectful – अपमानजनक (Apmanjanak)

Word Origin

“Abusive” Latin shabd “abusus” se aaya hai, jo “to misuse” ya “wrongful treatment” ka matlab deta hai.

– The word “Abusive” originates from Latin “abusus,” meaning “to misuse” or “wrongful treatment.”

Word Family

Adjective: Abusive – अपमानजनक (Apmanjanak)

Noun: Abuse – दुर्व्यवहार (Durvyavhar)

Usage Examples

1. Uska boss uske sath abusive language use karta tha.

– His boss used abusive language with him.

2. Abusive behavior kisi ke mental health par bahut bura asar dal sakta hai.

– Abusive behavior can seriously affect someone’s mental health.

Cultural Note

India mein, abusive behavior aur language par social aur legal restrictions hain, khaaskar family aur work environments mein.

In Context

“Abusive” term negative behavior ko darshane ke liye use hota hai, khaaskar jab kisi par harsh ya offensive treatment diya jata hai.

Vocabulary Challenge

“Abusive” ka sabse kareeb matlab kya hai?

Offensive (आक्रामक)
Friendly (मित्रतापूर्ण)
Helpful (सहायक)
Respectful (सम्मानजनक)

‘Offensive’ sahi jawab hai kyunki abusive ka matlab hai harsh ya offensive treatment.

“Abusive” shabd kis bhasha se aaya hai?

Greek (ग्रीक)
Latin (लैटिन)
French (फ्रेंच)
German (जर्मन)

‘Latin’ sahi jawab hai kyunki “abusive” shabd Latin ke “abusus” se aaya hai.

Abusive ke liye kaun sa shabd synonym nahi hai?

Offensive (आक्रामक)
Insulting (अपमानजनक)
Supportive (सहायक)
Hurtful (हानिकारक)

‘Supportive’ sahi jawab hai kyunki abusive ka opposite supportive hota hai.