Meaning of verbal assault | Babel Free

Definitions

1. Often used other than figuratively or idiomatically: an assault that is verbal.
2. Oral or written speech that creates, or is intended to create, a fear of physical harm.
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Examples

“If a pupil enrolled in grade six or above committed a verbal assault at school against school personnel, described above, and the assault were reported to the school board⟳ by the victim, the school board⟳ or its designee would be required, after affording the required due process⟳, to suspend the pupil from the school district for 10 days. […]”

“The only evidence of a verbal assault is the one Mr. Comstock and Mr. Solomon made on me. They made their threatening and intimidating statement to me after I complied with directions Judge⟳ Jeff B. Clark gave during the September 17,2007 hearing.”

“Any student in grades six or above who commits a verbal assault against any school employee, volunteer⟳, or contractor will be suspended or expelled. […]”

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