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

Roma coach Jose Mourinho has been charged by Uefa for using insulting or abusive language against an official at Wednesday's Europa League final.

From BBC • Jun. 2, 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

Oliver was brought in, and the magistrate, after using very abusive language to Mr. Brownlow, had him sworn, but would not let him tell his story.

From Dickens' Stories About Children Every Child Can Read by Dickens, Charles