Insulting (10)
'insulting' is the definition.
(synonyms)
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(Other definitions for abusive that I've seen before include "Criticising angrily and insultingly" , "Insulting, foul-mouthed" , "Swearing loudly" , "Defamatory" , "Given to hurling insults" .)
'insulting' is the definition.
(similar in meaning)
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(Other definitions for offensive that I've seen before include "causing hurt" , "Unpleasant - attack" , "Causing resentment or upset" , "drive" , "Insulting, loathsome" .)
(Other definitions for derisive that I've seen before include "Taunting" , "Expressing contempt" , "Contemptuous" , "'Scornful, mocking (8)'" .)
'insulting' is the definition.
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(Other definitions for derogatory that I've seen before include "Disparaging" , "deliberately offensive" , "Insulting" , "Showing a disrespectful attitude" .)