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verbal abuse

[vur-buhl uh-byoos] / ˈvɜr bəl əˈbyus /






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June 2021: Pham addressed the torrent of verbal abuse he experienced after getting off to a poor start with the San Diego Padres.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 25, 2025

Very few people would be prepared to shout verbal abuse at strangers in a park, street or supermarkets, though.

From BBC • Apr. 12, 2025

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

According to the “Those who acted out through verbal abuse or by throwing items or substances onto the court will be held accountable,” the email read.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 5, 2024

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