Verbal abuse
Verbal Abuse
Verbal abuse (pronounced: vur-buhl uh-byoos) is a form of psychological abuse that involves the use of language to harm an individual. It can occur in various settings, such as at home, at work, or in relationships.
Etymology
The term "verbal abuse" is derived from the Latin word verbum, meaning "word", and the Old French abuser, meaning "to misuse". It was first used in the English language in the late 20th century.
Definition
Verbal abuse is defined as the use of words to cause harm to the person being spoken to. It is often a form of psychological manipulation and can lead to significant emotional harm. Verbal abuse can include name-calling, belittling, constant criticism, humiliation, and threats.
Related Terms
- Emotional abuse: A form of abuse that involves the use of emotions to harm an individual. It can include manipulation, humiliation, and intimidation.
- Psychological abuse: A form of abuse that involves the use of psychological tactics to harm an individual. It can include manipulation, gaslighting, and verbal abuse.
- Bullying: A form of aggressive behavior that involves the use of force or coercion to affect others, particularly when the behavior is habitual and involves an imbalance of power.
- Domestic violence: A pattern of behavior which involves violence or other abuse by one person against another in a domestic setting, such as in marriage or cohabitation.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Verbal abuse
- Wikipedia's article - Verbal abuse
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