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verbal

2 noun
     
verbal2
1 [countable] technical a word that has been formed from a verb, for example a gerund, infinitive, or participle
2 [uncountable] relating to criticism, complaints, or an attack that you express in speech:
Maria was getting loads of verbal from her staff.
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