abusive language
Example Sentences
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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
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
His lordship, who was present at this mortifying supplication, brought new complaints before the same archbishop, who ordered the curate Meslier to come to Donchery, where he ill-treated him with abusive language.
From Superstition In All Ages (1732) Common Sense by Knoop, Anna
