ABUSIVENESS

Etymology

Noun

abusiveness (uncountable)

The quality of being abusive; rudeness of language, or violence to the person. [First attested in the mid 17th century.]

Source: Wiktionary


A*bu"sive*ness, n.

Definition: The quality of being abusive; rudeness of language, or violence to the person. Pick out mirth, like stones out of thy ground, Profaneness, filthiness, abusiveness. Herbert.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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