abusive

Example Sentences

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Nick Griffin, 66, shared a cartoon on social media in 2021 that was "threatening, abusive or insulting", it is alleged.

From BBC

Police Scotland said it received a report of threatening and abusive communications online on Friday morning.

From BBC

Her denomination, the United Church of Christ, also issued a statement of support, calling the government’s actions “abusive assertions of political power.”

From Washington Post

Phoebe Bridgers is known for having a way with words, and she has a few choice ones for abusive fans.

From Los Angeles Times

It’s the latest twist in the lawsuit by Ms. Ganieva, who has said she had an affair with the private equity mogul that turned abusive; Black has denied wrongdoing.

From New York Times