Verbal violence is a phenomenon observed in most human societies throughout history, albeit to varying degrees. Virtually no language in the world is entirely devoid of violent expressions .While verbal violence manifests as an individual act during speech, it is fundamentally a social phenomenon, as individuals acquire these aggressive terms from their social environment. These violent expressions are not merely fleeting words; their meanings and connotations reflect the speaker's psychological and social state, revealing the depth of their emotional and societal influences Manifestations of Verbal Violence ,Verbal violence can be direct or indirect: Indirect verbal violence includes gestures, facial expressions, neglect, marginalization, malicious gossip, and heavy-handed humor. Direct verbal violence involves insults, curses, and false accusations, defamation of honor, scathing criticism, harsh blame, shouting, and threats.This phenomenon has psychological and social repercussions: Psychological effects: Deterioration of mental health, low self-esteem, increased stress and agitation, reduced quality of life, and heightened feelings of isolation and depression. Social effects: Erosion of social bonds, weakened trust among societal groups, and impaired functioning of key social institutions (e.g., family and school systems). The growing normalization of vulgar language—now commonplace in homes, streets, and even educational institutions—signals a dangerous societal shift. A Complex Interplay of Factors This phenomenon cannot be explained through a single-factor logic. Its escalation results from the interaction of multiple factors: Environmental and historical influences Psychological, social, cultural, economic, and political factors. These elements have particularly shaped Iraqi society over the past century.