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
The current rules say MPs should not use abusive language in the chamber - and the Speaker can demand that an MP withdraw words deemed to be "unparliamentary".
From BBC ● Dec. 29, 2023
Ms. Huang acknowledged posting the names, but denied using abusive language.
From New York Times ● Jun. 3, 2023
I confess, however, that this is not a one-sided affair; for I have heard equally abusive language applied to the North by the people South.
From Letters of Ulysses S. Grant to His Father and His Youngest Sister, 1857-78 by Ulysses S. (Ulysses Simpson) Grant
