verbal abuse

noun

: harsh and insulting language directed at a person

She was a victim of verbal abuse.

Examples of verbal abuse in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Solitary confinement is frequently used as a punishment, and officers hurl verbal abuse and threats of physical abuse at detainees, attorneys wrote. — Claire Healy, Miami Herald, 8 Oct. 2026

Brown also testified about having witnessed verbal abuse over time and one instance of physical abuse. — Kristen Rogers, CNN Money, 6 Oct. 2026

Authorities also arrested a 21-year-old woman accompanying him on charges of verbal abuse, as well as aiding and abetting fatal bodily harm. — Jessica Mekles, FOXNews.com, 23 Sep. 2026

Bensinger asked the 80-year-old if his father’s verbal abuse ever crossed the line into physical abuse. — Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 10 Sep. 2026

Rhymes for verbal abuse

• reintroduce
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• cayuse
• conduce
• deduce
• diffuse
• disuse
• excuse
• footloose