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
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
Ms. Huang acknowledged posting the names, but denied using abusive language.
From New York Times • Jun. 3, 2023
Roma coach Jose Mourinho has been charged by Uefa for using insulting or abusive language against an official at Wednesday's Europa League final.
From BBC • Jun. 2, 2023
In that year a certain Catholic, named William Lewis, was arraigned before the Governor, Secretary, &c., for abusive language to Protestants.
From Calvert and Penn Or the Growth of Civil and Religious Liberty in America, as Disclosed in the Planting of Maryland and Pennsylvania by Mayer, Brantz
