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| 3 | 25% | 12 | Employing rhetorical figures with a harsh or jarring effect | |
A Following Letter Employing Harsh Language Crossword Clue
There is 1 exact and 158 possible answers.
We've checked our database and believe the answer is
ABUSING which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
ABUSING
Updated: October 14, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "ABUSING" which means:
- 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
An example sentence would be:
- • "She was accused of abusing her power as the ceo."
- • "The teacher was fired for abusing her students."
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Clue Last Found In...
| Source | #Number | Answer |
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| The Guardian Cryptic06 Jan 2014 | Across 17 | |
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