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Often used other than figuratively or idiomatically: an assault that is verbal.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Oral or written speech that creates, or is intended to create, a fear of physical harm.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: US
Topics: law
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Across languages
Translations
6 source translations are retained for this English entry.
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Chinese Mandarin:
口頭攻擊 /口头攻击
(kǒutóu gōngjí)
— oral or written speech that creates a fear of physical harm
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Finnish:
sanallinen hyökkäys
— oral or written speech that creates a fear of physical harm
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French:
abus verbal
— oral or written speech that creates a fear of physical harm
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French:
aggression verbale
— oral or written speech that creates a fear of physical harm
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French:
attaque verbale
— oral or written speech that creates a fear of physical harm
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Greek:
λεκτική επίθεση
(lektikí epíthesi)
— oral or written speech that creates a fear of physical harm