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verbal abuse

[ vur-buhl uh-byoos ]

noun

  1. speech that is intended to humiliate and intimidate:

    Physical or verbal abuse directed toward patients, families, colleagues, or staff will not be tolerated.



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Word History and Origins

Origin of verbal abuse1

First recorded in 1740–50
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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.

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Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo added that some verbal abuse aimed at Pham is racially charged.

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She accused her father of sexual and verbal abuse in October 2014, then recanted her allegations.

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

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The victim was reportedly followed by another man with a dog, who subjected him to racial verbal abuse.

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