1. (a.) Derisive; insulting; vulgar; as, abusive language.

2. (a.) Given to misusing; also, full of abuses.

3. (a.) Practicing abuse; prone to ill treat by coarse, insulting words or by other ill usage; as, an abusive author; an abusive fellow.

4. (a.) Containing abuse, or serving as the instrument of abuse; vituperative; reproachful; scurrilous.

5. (a.) Tending to deceive; fraudulent; cheating.