Critical words to a child are as painful and damaging as being physically hit. They are verbal slaps in the face. Usually,… — Beverly Engel Copy Share Image
“emotional abuse is much more than verbal abuse. Emotional abuse can be defined as any nonphysical behavior that is designed to control,… — Beverly Engel Copy Share Image
“Her mother always told her, “If he hits you, then you leave,” but Jack had never hit her, not with his fists.” — Shannon Celebi Copy Share Image
Throughout my career I have developed a thick skin against verbal abuse, justifying it as just 'part of the game' but the… — Chris Smalling Copy Share Image
“Ugly and ungainly. The least dependable creature you ever met. Just when you think you understand her, she changes. If only I… — Mette Ivie Harrison Copy Share Image
“The only person that deserves a special place in your life is someone that never made you feel like you were an… — Shannon L. Alder Copy Share Image
“In the absence of any therapy, the mentally ill of the 20th century were chained, shackled, straitjacketed, kept nude, electrocuted, half-frozen, parboiled,… — Antonella Gambotto-Burke Copy Share Image
“I just wonder what would replace verbal abuse, compliments, conversations and praises if the entire human race were mute.” — Dr. Jacent Mpalyenkana, Ph.D. MBA Copy Share Image
I was bullied in every way imaginable, but the worst was the verbal abuse. (I was always a strong, tough and tall… — Brittney Griner Copy Share Image
“Not listening is a good way to get yourself killed here, which is exactly what would have happened if I hadn't come… — Skye Callahan Copy Share Image
Emotional abuse is any type of abuse that is not physical in nature. It can include everything from verbal abuse to the… — Beverly Engel Copy Share Image
“The central attitudes driving Mr. Right are: You should be in awe of my intelligence and should look up to me intellectually.… — Lundy Bancroft Copy Share Image
“Some things that goes out of your mouth can wrap itself around your neck and choke you to death in future.” — Michael Bassey Johnson Copy Share Image
“Sibling abuse is underreported. It’s common for it to go under the radar. Typically, in early childhood, sibling rivalry can start out… — Dana Arcuri CTRC Copy Share Image
By definition, to work with me, you need thicker skin and must be OK with a certain amount of verbal abuse! — Dan Pena Copy Share Image
“Many women say that verbal violence causes more harm than physical violence because it damages self-esteem so deeply. Women have not wanted… — Suzanne Pharr Copy Share Image
Verbal abuse is still abuse. It's abuse in the form of words. Don't assume that a few hurtful words won't cost them… — Anonymous Copy Share Image
“The central attitudes driving Mr. Sensitive are: I’m against the macho men, so I couldn’t be abusive. As long as I use… — Lundy Bancroft Copy Share Image
“Verbal abuse by its very nature undermines and discounts its victim’s perceptions.” — Patricia Evans Copy Share Image
“The central attitudes driving the Player are: Women were put on this earth to have sex with men—especially me. Women who want… — Lundy Bancroft Copy Share Image
“When a man’s face contorts in bitterness and hatred, he looks a little insane. When his mood changes from elated to assaultive… — Lundy Bancroft Copy Share Image
The central attitudes driving the Water Torturer are: You are crazy. You fly off the handle over nothing. I can easily convince… — Lundy Bancroft Copy Share Image
“When anyone abuses you verbally, do not react. Because the very words that they are using against you are the very words… — Avijeet Das Copy Share Image
I dealt with men who had tempers, and who could get violent-Lord knows how I had to defend myself against Howard Hughes… — Ava Gardner Copy Share Image
Never strike anyone so old, small or weak that verbal abuse would have sufficed. — P. J. O'Rourke Copy Share Image
