2006-10-16 14:41:09 · 11 answers · asked by andreas l 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Community Service
I can't find a actual definition, but this is what I remember from my studies last year, as a Youth worker.
VERBAL ABUSE; can take place in many ways, as in put downs, name calling, minimising or devaluing the thoughts and feelings of another person, screaming, taunts, verbal threats and nagging.
2006-10-16 16:13:44 · answer #1 · answered by Georgie 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Verbal abuse is anything said for the purpose of making you feel bad about yourself in any way. It differs from constructive criticism in that it is intended to hurt rather than improve who you are.
2006-10-16 14:53:41 · answer #2 · answered by janisko 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If someone is abusing you verbally!
If someone is saying things that aren't right for you, and insulting for you, or harsh for you, or harmful for you, you can call it verbal abuse, and take action against it.
2006-10-16 14:51:24 · answer #3 · answered by ? 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would define it as "Comments made to someone solely/mainly for the purpose of causing negative impact of some sorts without any real/positive/constructive reason behind."
2006-10-16 14:53:45 · answer #4 · answered by Doctor Dad 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is the feeling of being hit but with words. Words are more painful in the long run.
2006-10-16 15:16:01 · answer #5 · answered by wisedome30 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Calling names, putting someone down in a condescending or manner that they feel badly, frequent arguing and threats.
2006-10-16 15:04:12 · answer #6 · answered by Big Bear 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Belittling you, degrading you, screaming at you, controlling you with words, threatening you, extreme sarcasm, ridicule---emotional abuse with words.
2006-10-16 14:49:34 · answer #7 · answered by catzrme 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
anything that a person says that makes someone feel bad about themselves
2006-10-17 02:27:10 · answer #8 · answered by sass_blue 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
verbal abuse is like saying i love you... god damit! hahaha
2006-10-16 14:44:15 · answer #9 · answered by Quickspoon 1 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Saying you are no good or stupid, other put downs, yelling, etc.
2006-10-16 14:48:45 · answer #10 · answered by littleblondemohawk 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋