verbal abuse
Example Sentences
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The NBA announced Monday that Murray will have to sit out one game without pay for making inappropriate contact with an official, as well as verbal abuse.
From Seattle Times
Valladolid recently suspended 12 season-ticket holders while investigating alleged verbal abuse of Vinícius.
From Washington Times
Many of the complainants alleged a lack of freedom at Kalakshetra, verbal abuse, body shaming and caste discrimination.
From BBC
Sarah - not her real name - who is from Nottinghamshire, said she had faced verbal abuse and threats for six years from the 17-year-old.
From BBC
As life went on, I got less passive, and eventually two of the friendships had to end, because these friends reacted to my assertiveness with anger and verbal abuse.
From Washington Post
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