abusive language

Example Sentences

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They include him not stealing, making threats, or using foul or abusive language and leaving shops when ordered.

From BBC • Sep. 25, 2025

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

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

He brought his religion into all his actions; he did not give way to abusive language, because he knew it was a sin.

From The Shepherd of Salisbury Plain and Other Tales by More, Hannah