wikiHow Examples to Respond to Verbal Abuse If you are experiencing verbal abuse, you should seek help and support from trusted family, friends, or professionals. Below are some responses you could consider if you choose to engage. * "That's not an appropriate way to speak to me." * "I won't tolerate being talked to that way." * "I'm not going to engage in this conversation if you continue speaking to me like that." * "Your words are hurtful and disrespectful." * "I deserve to be spoken to with respect and kindness." * "I need you to stop speaking to me like that right now." * "I won't allow you to use your words to hurt me." * "Your behavior is unacceptable, and I won't stand for it." * "I won't let you make me feel small or insignificant with your words." * "I need you to take a step back and think about how you're speaking to me." * "You're being verbally abusive, and it's not okay." * "I'm not going to engage in this conversation until you can speak to me respectfully." * "Your words are damaging our relationship, and I won't stand for it." * "I deserve to be treated with kindness and compassion, just like anyone else." * "Your words are hurtful and I won't let them define me." * "I'm not going to respond to your verbal attacks." * "I refuse to be a victim of verbal abuse any longer." * "Your words are not going to control me or my emotions." * "I won't let you undermine my self-esteem with your words." * "I'm taking a break from this conversation until we can both speak to each other respectfully." Page