abusive language
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“We were not using abusive language; we were using criticizing language,” she said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 30, 2026
"The reference to foul and abusive language only applies if it is causing harassment, alarm or distress to another person - not if it is casual swearing."
From BBC ● Jul. 25, 2025
He was ejected from the game for abusive language after arguing that Laferriere had struck him in the head and deserved a major penalty.
From Seattle Times ● Apr. 13, 2024
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
A taxi-driver who knocked a man down in Gracechurch Street has summoned him for using abusive language.
From Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 159, 1920-11-03 by Sir Owen Seaman
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