Etymology

abusiveness

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Today it means: The quality of being abusive; rudeness of language, or violence to the person. Full definition →

First used First attested in the mid 17ᵗʰ century.
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From abusive + -ness.

First known use, by meaning

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

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