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

Assistant Commissioner Ade Adelekan said police had made 12 arrests, "including for showing support for a proscribed organisation, affray and for threatening or abusive behaviour".

From Barron's • Mar. 15, 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

They said the watchdog's online safety rules require tech firms to tackle illegal content and protect children from harmful material - including abusive or hateful content.

From BBC • Feb. 26, 2026

In recent times his annoyance with the absurd obesity that prevented him from tying his shoes and his abusive satisfaction with all manner of appetites had begun to sour his character.

From "One Hundred Years of Solitude" by Gabriel Garcia Marquez