invective

A collection of put-downs, insults, squelches, compliments, rejoinders, epigrams, and epitaphs reputed to be the last words of famous people.

Sophie believes she has lost her smile after a silly boy hurts her feelings.

Explains what verbal abuse really is and its impact on the lives of young people, discusses why it happens, and offers advice especially for teens on how to confront verbal abuse appropriately.

Defines verbal bullying, looks at how victims are impacted by name-calling and taunts, and explores the reasons why bullies set out to hurt others with words.

Explains why some people use words that hurt others, how one can avoid insulting others, and how to productively respond to insult.

Examines the nature and place of insults in daily life, discussing how insults influence a person's beliefs and impressions about others' character, honor, gender, intentions, conventions, and power.