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verbal abuse

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






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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

The Scottish government has also now published an action plan on tackling violence and verbal abuse in schools.

From BBC • Aug. 15, 2024

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

According to the “Those who acted out through verbal abuse or by throwing items or substances onto the court will be held accountable,” the email read.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 5, 2024

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