Phrase guide

verbal assault

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

Often used other than figuratively or idiomatically: an assault that is verbal.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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noun

Meaning 2

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.

  • Chinese Mandarin: 口頭攻擊 /口头攻击 (kǒutóu gōngjí) — oral or written speech that creates a fear of physical harm
  • Finnish: sanallinen hyökkäys — oral or written speech that creates a fear of physical harm
  • French: abus verbal — oral or written speech that creates a fear of physical harm
  • French: aggression verbale — oral or written speech that creates a fear of physical harm
  • French: attaque verbale — oral or written speech that creates a fear of physical harm
  • Greek: λεκτική επίθεση (lektikí epíthesi) — oral or written speech that creates a fear of physical harm