abusive language

Example Sentences

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Ribbing the company and its policies are still within the rules, as long as they aren’t attacking individuals or using abusive language.

From New York Times • Apr. 8, 2024

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

Researchers and journalists have focused on the most extreme content - not mere jokes or insults, but highly abusive language.

From BBC • Apr. 12, 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

The Gowāris fine a man who uses abusive language to a fellow-casteman at a caste feast, and also one who gets up and leaves the feast without the permission of the caste headman.

From The Tribes and Castes of the Central Provinces of India—Volume I (of IV) by Russell, R. V. (Robert Vane)