abusive

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These measures, enacted by more than half the states, shielded children from a discredited and abusive practice that fails to achieve its aims while inflicting serious, lasting psychological harms.

From Slate • Mar. 31, 2026

The spokeswoman for Jarecki’s office said that Jarecki never saw Epstein engage in abusive conduct and was unaware of his crimes.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 1, 2026

Greenpeace categorically rejects the accusations, denouncing the proceedings as abusive and a means to silence dissent.

From Barron's • Feb. 27, 2026

But Katy Thorne KC, defending, later told the jury Trybus was "never abusive to his wife".

From BBC • Feb. 25, 2026

“You can say anything you want if you don’t get abusive about it. I just don’t feel like a workout this morning. I mean it.”

From "Franny and Zooey" by J. D. Salinger