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abusive

[uh-byoo-siv] / əˈbyu sɪv /


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Many assume that nearly half of people on major platforms regularly post cruel, aggressive, or abusive comments.

From Science Daily

Players can be sanctioned under Darts Regulation Authority rules for aggressive, disruptive or abusive behaviour.

From BBC

“Parents didn’t want to talk about this before because the world would assume you are abusive,” she says.

From The Wall Street Journal

Under the EU directive, courts can award damages to parties that have been subjected to “abusive court proceedings,” including those involving “an imbalance of power between the parties” or “excessive” claims.

From The Wall Street Journal

The app, called Social Protect, uses AI to try to ensure athletes see as few abusive messages sent their way as possible.

From BBC