Hi everyone, I&rsquo;m trying to find alternative words to use instead of &ldquo;abuse&rdquo; in my writing. Sometimes it feels too harsh or repetitive. I&rsquo;m especially focusing on contexts involving <strong data-start="241" data-end="272">emotional abuse in families, where subtle forms of manipulation, control, or neglect occur. Some alternatives I&rsquo;ve considered include &ldquo;mistreatment,&rdquo; &ldquo;harassment,&rdquo; &ldquo;oppression,&rdquo; &ldquo;manipulation,&rdquo; or &ldquo;violence,&rdquo; depending on the situation. Are there any other words or phrases that capture the emotional impact without sounding clinical? I&rsquo;d love suggestions from people who have written about or experienced this, so I can convey the seriousness without losing nuance.