verbal assault
verbal assault · verbal assaults
Often used other than figuratively or idiomatically: an assault that is verbalOften used other than figuratively or idiomatically: an assault that is verbal.
» If someone gets slapped with a dictionary, is it physical or verbal assault?
Meaning
2 sensesOften used other than figuratively or idiomatically: an assault that is verbal.
(US)Oral or written speech that creates, or is intended to create, a fear of physical harm.
Examples
2 sentencesIf someone gets slapped with a dictionary, is it physical or verbal assault?
President Trump is known for his verbal assaults.
Translations
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plural: verbal assaults| Singular | verbal assault |
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