abusive

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These measures, enacted by more than half the states, shielded children from a discredited and abusive practice that fails to achieve its aims while inflicting serious, lasting psychological harms.

From Slate • Mar. 31, 2026

Driven by what he describes as his "Islamic values" and the teachings instilled in him by his parents, Shah replied to some of the people who had sent him abusive comments.

From BBC • Feb. 28, 2026

The parents weren’t found to be abusive, and their daughter was eventually returned.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 27, 2026

Greenpeace categorically rejects the accusations, denouncing the proceedings as abusive and a means to silence dissent.

From Barron's • Feb. 27, 2026

“You can say anything you want if you don’t get abusive about it. I just don’t feel like a workout this morning. I mean it.”

From "Franny and Zooey" by J. D. Salinger