Hyphenation of abusive

Wondering how to hyphenate the English word abusive? This word can be hyphenated and contains 2 syllables as shown below.

abu-sive

Definitions of abusive:

1.
Expressing offensive reproach
2.
Characterized by physical or psychological maltreatment
Abusive punishment Argued...that foster homes are abusive

Synonyms of abusive:

adj insulting, opprobrious, scornful, scurrilous, offensive
adj harmful

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