verbal abuse; verbal violence
Refers to harsh, hurtful words that cause psychological harm, akin to physical violence. Often used in discussions of bullying, harassment, or emotional abuse.
Verbal abuse is also a real form of violence.
He hurt the other person with verbal violence.
暴言 refers to a specific abusive remark or outburst, while 言葉の暴力 describes the broader concept of verbal violence as a form of abuse.
パワハラ (power harassment) often includes verbal abuse in a workplace hierarchy, but 言葉の暴力 is not limited to power dynamics and can occur in any relationship.
Compound of 言葉 (words) + の (possessive particle) + 暴力 (violence). The phrase is a modern coinage reflecting increased awareness of psychological harm caused by language.