verbal abuse
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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 • Sep. 20, 2025
June 2021: Pham addressed the torrent of verbal abuse he experienced after getting off to a poor start with the San Diego Padres.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 25, 2025
The absence of high-quality cohort studies that adopt a lifetime perspective in economic data estimation may lead to a substantial underestimation of the economic impact of childhood verbal abuse.
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
