Verbal abuse

For other uses, see Verbal abuse (disambiguation).

Verbal abuse (also known as verbal aggression, verbal attack, verbal violence, verbal assault, psychic aggression, or psychic violence) is a type of psychological/mental abuse that involves the use of oral, gestured, and written language directed to a victim.[1] Verbal abuse can include the act of harassing, labeling, insulting, scolding, rebuking, or excessive yelling towards an individual.[2][3] It can also include the use of derogatory terms, the delivery of statements intended to frighten, humiliate, denigrate, or belittle a person.[1][4][5] These kinds of attacks may result in mental and/or emotional distress for the victim.[1]

Verbal aggression and abuse affects all populations, cultures, and individuals. These actions are psychologically damaging and are considered forms of emotional and physical harm to the victim.[6] This type of behavior leaves individuals feeling poorly about themselves and can lead to the developing numerous negative health issues and disorders such as suicidal thoughts, depression, poor physical health, anxiety, obsessive-compulsive behaviors, personality disorders, and aggression.[6][7][8]

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  7. ^ Johnson, Jeffrey G.; Cohen, Patricia; Smailes, Elizabeth M.; Skodol, Andrew E.; Brown, Jocelyn; Oldham, John M. (2001). "Childhood verbal abuse and risk for personality disorders during adolescence and early adulthood". Comprehensive Psychiatry. 42 (1): 16–23. doi:10.1053/comp.2001.19755. PMID 11154711.
  8. ^ Yun, Je-Yeon; Shim, Geumsook; Jeong, Bumseok (4 April 2019). "Verbal Abuse Related to Self-Esteem Damage and Unjust Blame Harms Mental Health and Social Interaction in College Population". Scientific Reports. 9 (1): 5655. Bibcode:2019NatSR...9.5655Y. doi:10.1038/s41598-019-42199-6. PMC 6449380. PMID 30948757.