abusive language
Example Sentences
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“We were not using abusive language; we were using criticizing language,” she said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 30, 2026
The ban could have been longer if there was evidence of abusive language.
From BBC ● Jun. 24, 2026
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
Spanish balda, a trifle, or baldonar, to insult with abusive language; Welsh, baldorz, to prattle.
From Notes and Queries, Number 206, October 8, 1853 A Medium of Inter-communication for Literary Men, Artists, Antiquaries, Genealogists, etc. by George Bell
