abusive+language
11language — lan|guage W1S2 [ˈlæŋgwıdʒ] n ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ 1¦(English/French/Arabic etc)¦ 2¦(communication)¦ 3¦(style/type of words)¦ 4¦(computers)¦ 5¦(swearing)¦ 6 strong language 7¦(sounds/signs/actions)¦ ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ [Date: 1200 1300; : Old French; Origin: langue …
12abusive — a|bu|sive [əˈbju:sıv] adj using cruel words or physical violence ▪ Smith denies using abusive language to the referee. ▪ He became abusive and his wife was injured in the struggle. >abusively adv >abusiveness n [U] …
13abusive — adjective 1) abusive language Syn: insulting, rude, offensive, derogatory, slanderous, libellous 2) an abusive husband Syn: violent, brutal, cruel, harsh, oppressive …
14abusive — adjective such abusive language will not be tolerated in this workplace Syn: insulting, rude, vulgar, offensive, disparaging, belittling, derogatory, opprobrious, disrespectful, denigratory, uncomplimentary, censorious, pejorative, vituperative;… …
15abusive — UK US /əˈbjuːsɪv/ adjective ► using rude and offensive words: »She was sacked for sending an abusive email to a colleague. »abusive calls/comments/language ► involving bad or wrong use of something or treatment of someone, especially for your own …
16abusive — [ə byo͞o′siv; ] also [, ə byo͞o′ziv] adj. [Fr abusif < L abusivus < abusus: see ABUSE] 1. involving or characterized by abuse or misuse; abusing; mistreating 2. coarse and insulting in language; scurrilous; harshly scolding abusively adv.… …
17language — n. linguistic system of communication 1) to use a language 2) to plan; standardize a language 3) to learn, master a language 4) to speak (in) a language 5) to butcher, murder; enrich; purify a language 6) (the) spoken; written language 7) one s… …
18abusive — abusively, adv. abusiveness, n. /euh byooh siv/, adj. 1. using, containing, or characterized by harshly or coarsely insulting language: an abusive author; abusive remarks. 2. treating badly or injuriously; mistreating, esp. physically: his… …
19abusive — a|bu|sive [ ə bjusıv ] adjective 1. ) using offensive or insulting language: abusive remarks When we asked him to leave he became abusive. 2. ) treating someone in a cruel or violent way: an abusive parent/husband/wife a ) used for describing… …
20abusive — UK [əˈbjuːsɪv] / US [əˈbjusɪv] adjective 1) using offensive or insulting language abusive remarks When we asked him to leave, he became abusive. 2) a) treating someone in a cruel or violent way an abusive parent/husband/wife b) used for… …
