abusive,foul,dirty..........

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Ju

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What are the differences among :
  1. abusive language,
  2. foul language,
  3. dirty language
May I guess ?

abusive language and foul language are mainly the same but:
  1. literally, abusive language is not as rude as foul language yet, the implication are basically identical
  2. dirty language is a kind of foul language related to sex
Any others alternatives for the same meaning?

Tks/ ju
 

mykwyner

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Generally, abusive language is meant to hurt another person.

"You're a worthless idiot! I can't stand the sight of you!"


Foul language and dirty language mean pretty much the same thing, the use of obscene words.

"The Mona Lisa is fu*cking beautiful."
 

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"The Mona Lisa is fu*cking beautiful."

I can't figure out what the missing letter is there, mykwyner.;-)

Ju, please take the trouble to write thanks in full.

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I can't figure out what the missing letter is there, mykwyner.;-)

Ju, please take the trouble to write thanks in full.

Rover

Thank you for telling me, Rover. I will follow your advice........ju
 
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