verbal abuse

noun

: harsh and insulting language directed at a person

She was a victim of verbal abuse.

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Parents said players sought therapy, endured panic attacks and attempted to hurt themselves as a result of verbal abuse and bullying. —Greg Riddle, Dallas News, 12 Apr. 2023

The incident violated a zero-tolerance policy instituted by the university following an investigation into accusations of physical and verbal abuse made by former player Neil Reed, who died of a heart attack in 2012. —Michael Marot, BostonGlobe.com, 3 Apr. 2023

The incident violated a zero-tolerance policy the university instituted after an investigation into accusations of physical and verbal abuse made by former player Neil Reed, who died of a heart attack in 2012. —Michael Marot, Chicago Tribune, 3 Apr. 2023

Activist Luis Valentan battles from a Pasadena radio booth against wage theft, verbal abuse and other ways that immigrant day laborers are exploited. —Elvia Limón, Los Angeles Times, 31 Mar. 2023

Homme’s two sons had previously filed for temporary restraining orders from him in 2021, citing both physical and verbal abuse as well as driving under the influence, though the court denied those requests. —Ethan Millman, Rolling Stone, 28 Mar. 2023

This may also involve sleep deprivation, waking you with relentless verbal abuse. —Abigail Van Buren, oregonlive, 23 Mar. 2023

The Gators took a step back in 2022-23 after reaching the NCAA Tournament while Finley served as interim head coach after Cam Newbauer resigned in July 2021 amid allegations of verbal abuse of players. —Edgar Thompson, Orlando Sentinel, 22 Mar. 2023

Cam Newbauer resigned during the summer of 2021 after allegation of mental and verbal abuse. —Edgar Thompson, Orlando Sentinel, 1 Mar. 2023

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