verbal abuse
Example Sentences
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Europe's victory came amid torrents of verbal abuse from a New York crowd which was heavily criticised for its behaviour.
From BBC • Sep. 29, 2025
But Klotz, 54, alleges the Figueroa comments were just the tip of an iceberg of verbal abuse women in the unit faced.
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 14, 2024
Prioritising the collection of longitudinal data on the consequences of childhood verbal abuse should be a primary focus of future efforts.
From Science Daily • Apr. 11, 2024
Amateur hockey associations across Canada have elected to put green armbands on teenage referees in hopes parents and coaches think twice before hurling verbal abuse.
From Washington Times • Dec. 26, 2023
Although the physician enjoyed the greatest social and professional prestige, he received the most verbal abuse and criticism.
From Medicine in Virginia, 1607-1699 by Hughes, Thomas Proctor
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