verbal abuse
Example Sentences
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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
The most recent figures also show there were almost 13,000 instances of verbal abuse towards staff between 2019/20 to 2023/24.
From BBC
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