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
She clarifies that she means “annoying” men rather than abusive men.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 3, 2026
The spokeswoman for Jarecki’s office said that Jarecki never saw Epstein engage in abusive conduct and was unaware of his crimes.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 1, 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
Vocabulary lists containing abusive
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