abusive language

Example Sentences

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They include him not stealing, making threats, or using foul or abusive language and leaving shops when ordered.

From BBC • Sep. 25, 2025

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

And this I say that we ought to try to draw our boys to good pursuits by entreaties and exhortation, but 13certainly not by blows or abusive language.

From Plutarch's Morals by Shilleto, Arthur Richard