verbal abuse
noun
: harsh and insulting language directed at a person
She was a victim of verbal abuse.
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Its leaders must stand strong in a climate reshaped by DeSantis and his torrent of insults and verbal abuse.
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Steve Bousquet, Sun Sentinel, 1 Feb. 2025
Then there were countless accusations of intimidation and verbal abuse.
—Martin McKenzie-Murray, SPIN, 7 Jan. 2025
Such behavior, which can escalate into verbal abuse, harassment, violence or even health hazards like onboard smoking, continues to challenge the industry's efforts to ensure passenger and crew safety.
—John Mac Ghlionn, Newsweek, 14 Jan. 2025
Listen to this article Two coaches at Legacy Elite Gymnastics in Aurora, including an Olympian, have been temporarily suspended from participating in any official gymnastics programs or events after a yearslong investigation into allegations of physical and verbal abuse.
—R. Christian Smith, Chicago Tribune, 11 Jan. 2025
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Steve Bousquet, Sun Sentinel, 1 Feb. 2025
Then there were countless accusations of intimidation and verbal abuse.
—Martin McKenzie-Murray, SPIN, 7 Jan. 2025
Such behavior, which can escalate into verbal abuse, harassment, violence or even health hazards like onboard smoking, continues to challenge the industry's efforts to ensure passenger and crew safety.
—John Mac Ghlionn, Newsweek, 14 Jan. 2025
Listen to this article Two coaches at Legacy Elite Gymnastics in Aurora, including an Olympian, have been temporarily suspended from participating in any official gymnastics programs or events after a yearslong investigation into allegations of physical and verbal abuse.
—R. Christian Smith, Chicago Tribune, 11 Jan. 2025
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“Verbal abuse.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/verbal%20abuse. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.
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