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 • Oct. 8, 2025
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 • Sep. 29, 2025
Prioritising the collection of longitudinal data on the consequences of childhood verbal abuse should be a primary focus of future efforts.
From Science Daily • Apr. 11, 2024
Amateur hockey associations across Canada have elected to put green armbands on teenage referees in hopes parents and coaches think twice before hurling verbal abuse.
From Washington Times • Dec. 26, 2023
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 Hughes, Thomas Proctor
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