“Abusive language” in Japanese
Short answer
Abusive language in Japanese is “罵り言葉” (nonoshirikotoba). Full meaning: abusive language, expletive, swear word, curse word.
Other ways to say “Abusive language” in Japanese
悪態
akutai abusive language
暴言
bougen abusive language, violent language, wild words
雑言
zougen abusive language, foul language
憎まれ口
nikumareguchi abusive language
罵言
bagen (verbal) abuse, abusive language
罵詈
bari (verbal) abuse, abusive language
毒舌
dokuzetsu wicked tongue, sharp tongue, abusive language
ののしり言葉
nonoshirikotoba abusive language, expletive, swear word, curse word
罵詈讒謗
barizanbou reviling, vilification, abusive language, lashing someone using abusive language, speaking abusively of someone
罵詈雑言
barizougon all manner of (verbal) abuse, all kinds of names, abusive language, torrent of abuse, stream of insults
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