Using insulting language is a form of verbal abuse that can be used to hurt or humiliate someone. The two crossword solutions for this term are ABUSIVE (7 letters) and TALKINGSMACK (12 letters). ABUSIVE is defined as using harsh, insulting language, while talking smack is slang for using insulting language to belittle someone. Both terms refer to the same concept of using insulting language to hurt or humiliate someone.