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abusive

[uh-byoo-siv] / əˈbyu sɪv /


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"It does help in situations where a member of the public is thinking about being verbally abusive, because they see the camera, they know they're going to be recorded," she said.

From BBC

Queen Camilla spoke about her work with victims of domestic violence and said the focus had to be on ensuring young men do not become abusive partners as adults.

From BBC

"I have no doubt that the prosecution is abusive," Judge Snow added at the hearing at Westminster Magistrates' Court.

From BBC

Many assume that nearly half of people on major platforms regularly post cruel, aggressive, or abusive comments.

From Science Daily

Players can be sanctioned under Darts Regulation Authority rules for aggressive, disruptive or abusive behaviour.

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