verbal
adjective
[ ˈvəːb(ə)l ]
• relating to or in the form of words.
• "the root of the problem is visual rather than verbal"
• relating to or derived from a verb.
• "a verbal adjective"
verbal
noun
• a word or words functioning as a verb.
• abuse; insults.
• "just a bit of air-wave verbals"
Similar:
abuse,
stream/torrent of abuse,
teasing,
hectoring,
jeering,
barracking,
cursing,
scolding,
upbraiding,
rebuke,
reproval,
castigation,
revilement,
vilification,
vituperation,
defamation,
slander,
flak,
insults,
curses,
aspersions,
mud-slinging,
bad-mouthing,
tongue-lashing,
a lashing,
a roasting,
a caning,
stick,
slagging off,
slagging,
slating,
a rollicking,
a wigging,
a rocket,
a bollocking,
• the lyrics of a song or the dialogue of a film.
• "it is the responsibility of the directors to do better with the verbals"
• a verbal statement containing a damaging admission alleged to have been made to the police, and offered as evidence by the prosecution.
verbal
verb
• attribute a damaging statement to (a suspect), especially dishonestly.
Origin:
late 15th century (describing a person who deals with words rather than things): from French, or from late Latin verbalis, from verbum ‘word’ (see verb).
