We often hear the terms emotional abuse and verbal abuse used interchangeably, as though they were one and the same. It’s more accurate to say the two expressions of abuse do indeed overlap.
Verbal Abuse versus Emotional Abuse
Verbal Abuse versus Emotional Abuse
Verbal abuse is the use of specific language to demean, belittle, or outright slander and harm another person.
Read Dr. King's entire article Emotional Abuse and Verbal Abuse: What Is the Difference?
Dr. Jeanne King, Ph.D., our official Abusive Relationships Expert
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