Here's why:
* Emotional abuse is a pattern of behavior that seeks to control, manipulate, and belittle another person.
* Verbal abuse is a form of emotional abuse that uses words to inflict harm. It can include insults, threats, name-calling, put-downs, and other forms of verbal aggression.
While verbal abuse is often considered less severe than physical abuse, it can have a devastating impact on a person's mental and emotional health.