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verbal abuse

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






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“Officials are routinely subjected to highly charged interactions and, at times, verbal abuse from players and coaches,” Green said in the association’s news release.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 6, 2026

The 437-page report written by a panel of three judges in 2021 found that the state had shirked its duty to protect Caruana Galizia and subjected her to personal attacks and verbal abuse from politicians.

From Barron's ● Jul. 1, 2026

Albert Manifold was removed as BP chairman with immediate effect due to whistleblower reports of verbal abuse and mishandling information.

From The Wall Street Journal ● May 27, 2026

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

From BBC ● Sep. 29, 2025

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 Thomas Proctor Hughes


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