VERBALLY Definition & Meaning

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verbally

[ vur-buh-lee ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

adverb

using spoken words rather than written words; orally:
The committee verbally OK’d the park renewal plan.
by the use of words, rather than by physical means:
Pain inflicted verbally can leave deep, invisible scars.
Grammar. with the function of a verb:
When used verbally, the term ‘bird-dog’ is hyphenated.

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Other 51�Թ� Forms

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51�Թ� History and Origins

Origin of verbally¹

First recorded in 1570–70; verbal ( def ) + -ly ( def )

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The victim was treated in hospital for injuries to his arm after being verbally abused and struck with a metal dog lead.

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"Tate began verbally degrading Plaintiff as he routinely did - but this time it was much worse, more aggressive, and more violent," the lawsuit states.

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“Tate began verbally degrading Plaintiff as he routinely did — but this time it was much worse, more aggressive, and more violent. Tate then began to choke Plaintiff.”

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Second seed Swiatek, playing with increased security in Miami after being verbally abused by an "aggressive and taunting" fan, was completely out of sorts as she lost 6-2 7-5 to the world number 140.

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Five-time major champion Iga Swiatek is being protected by increased security after an "aggressive and taunting" fan verbally abused her at the Miami Open.

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