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noun • cruel or inhumane treatment • a rude expression intended to offend or hurt • improper or excessive use verb • treat badly • change the inherent purpose or function of something • use foul or abusive language towards • use wrongly or improperly or excessively | ||||
| 26% | 15 | English language enthusiasts employing rigid language rules | ||
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| 25% | 12 | Employing rhetorical figures with a harsh or jarring effect | ||
adjective • constituting or characterized by or given to catachresis | ||||
A Following Letter Employing Harsh Language
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ABUSING which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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ABUSING
Updated: October 14, 2023
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