Verbal abuse is a way of hurting others, using words or silence as a weapon. Unlike physical abuse, verbal abuse doesn’t give rise to broken limbs, black eyes, or bruises. Yet it can be just as ...

Verbal abuse is a way of attacking or negatively defining another person using words—or silence—as a weapon. It can take a variety of forms ranging from loud rants to passive-aggressive remarks.

Verbal abuse in relationships is a subtle yet incredibly damaging form of emotional manipulation. While physical abuse leave visible scars, verbal abuse creates invisible scars that can be equally ...