While it's true that words don't leave a physical mark on the body the way physical abuse does, the things we say can absolutely be weaponized to cause real and measurable harm to others. "The effects ...

Domestic abusers harangue their partners in long sessions of verbal abuse. These are not fights; they're attacks. Haranguing ...

Medically reviewed by Steven Gans, MDMedically reviewed by Steven Gans, MD Verbal abuse is a type of emotional abuse where a person uses their words to manipulate and control the other person. Verbal ...

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 ...

Cruel words can leave a mark on a child –– and may have as much of an impact as physical abuse, new research has found . People who experienced physical abuse as a child were at a 50% increased risk ...