abusive language

Example Sentences

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They include him not stealing, making threats, or using foul or abusive language and leaving shops when ordered.

From BBC • Sep. 25, 2025

Per ABC, Scotland's new Hate Crime and Public Order Act makes it unlawful to incite hatred via threatening or abusive language on the basis age, disability, religion, sexual orientation and transgender identity.

From Salon • Apr. 1, 2024

Ms. Huang acknowledged posting the names, but denied using abusive language.

From New York Times • Jun. 3, 2023

While complaints about officers’ use of disrespectful and abusive language toward civilians are nothing new, discipline in such cases is rare.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 4, 2023

And as the serang was well acquainted with the capabilities of English officers with regard to abusive language, he went away convinced that "Pondicherry" and "Hindustani" insults were perhaps taught in English schools after all.

From A Tramp's Notebook by Roberts, Morley