abusive language
Example Sentences
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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
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
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
After hearing the most abusive language unmoved, Jacob told his master, he would follow him to the parlor, and there receive his directions.
From Cora and The Doctor or Revelations of A Physician's Wife by Madeline Leslie
