abusive language

Example Sentences

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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

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

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 specially known as the “Gossip’s or Scold’s Bridle” the branks was also used for women convicted of petty offences, breaches of the peace, street-brawling and abusive language.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 4, Slice 4 "Bradford, William" to "Brequigny, Louis" by Various