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verbal abuse

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

noun

  1. speech that is intended to humiliate and intimidate.

    Physical or verbal abuse directed toward patients, families, colleagues, or staff will not be tolerated.

Etymology

Origin of verbal abuse

First recorded in 1740–50

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