verbal abuse

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Stephanie, a customer service supervisor for the parking enforcement team, which is run for the council by NSL, also shared her experiences of verbal abuse to raise public awareness.

From BBC

Europe's victory in New York last month came amid torrents of verbal abuse from the home crowd.

From BBC

Asked specifically about the verbal abuse directed toward McIlroy, Rea said: “You know, it happens when we’re over in Rome on the other side. And Rory understands. I thought he handled the press conference just amazingly. But yeah, things like that are going to happen. And I don’t know what was said, but all I know is golf is the engine of good.”

From Los Angeles Times

The Irish golf star had stood up for himself amid verbal abuse and other inappropriate behavior from some American fans during the Ryder Cup this weekend at Bethpage Black in Farmingdale, N.Y.

From Los Angeles Times

Europe's victory came amid torrents of verbal abuse from a New York crowd which was heavily criticised for its behaviour.

From BBC