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Discover LudwigThe phrase "abusive personality" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to describe an individual who exhibits patterns of abusive behavior, often in the context of relationships or psychological assessments.
Example: "The therapist noted that his client displayed signs of an abusive personality, which affected their interpersonal relationships."
Alternatives: "abusive character" or "abusive nature".
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Controlling what women eat is frequently a sign of an abusive personality.
Remember when I said that a common trait of an abusive personality type is to be calculating and manipulative?
Hurley, an established singer of coster songs, regularly appeared on the same bill as Lloyd; his calm nature was a contrast to the abusive personality of Courtenay.
Bullies (and those with abusive personality disorders wherever they be found) are motivated by their desire to deflect attention away from their inability to handle situations, particularly stressful and crisis situations.
True narcissism can be part of an overall abusive personality.
A guy like that is not going to be a good romantic partner and narcissism can be a sign of an abusive personality.
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Often people who are verbally abusive have the personality diseases of insecurity, inferiority, helplessness and hopelessness.
Of course, these are not the only incidents where Donald Trump has been abusive of media personalities.
Longitudinal follow up of elementary school children with high levels of physical aggression demonstrates that they are at greater risk for substance abuse, anti-social personality, suicide, depression, spouse abuse and neglectful and abusive parenting [9], [10], [11].
"Some of the exact words that were used by the folks who we talked to were: abusive towards staff; very explosive personality; belittles the folks underneath him, the staff he oversaw; screamed toward staff," Tester said.
Other behaviors suggested that the instructors did not treat students collegially and respectfully: "verbally abusive," "sarcasm and putdowns," and "negative personality".
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