Verbal abuse definition

Verbal abuse means, but is not limited to, the use of derogatory terms or names, undue voice volume and rude comments, orders or responses to residents.
Verbal abuse means to threaten significant physical or emotional harm to an elderly
Verbal abuse means to threaten significant physical or emotional harm to an elderly person or a person with a disability through the use of:

Examples of Verbal abuse in a sentence

  • Verbal abuse will not be allowed including swearing, nam e- calling or any other language offensive or dem eaning to another person.

  • Verbal abuse of officials and sledging other players, deliberately distracting or provoking an opponent are not acceptable or permitted behaviours in our game.


More Definitions of Verbal abuse

Verbal abuse means to threaten significant physical or emotional harm to a person with
Verbal abuse means the use of words, sounds, or other communication including, but not limited to, gestures, actions, or behaviors, by a caretaker or other person providing services to a vulnerable adult that are likely to cause a reasonable person to experience humiliation, intimidation, fear, shame, or degradation.
Verbal abuse means to threaten significant physical or emotional harm to a person with a developmental disability through the use of:
Verbal abuse means to threaten significant physical or emotional
Verbal abuse means to threaten significant physical or emotional harm to a child
Verbal abuse means the use of offensive or intimidating language that is intended to provoke or cause the distress of an individual who receives services or funding from the department.
Verbal abuse means the use of any oral or gestured language that includes disparaging or derogatory terms, which is directed to a resident, or within a resident's hearing distance, regardless of the resident's age, ability to comprehend, or disability.