ด่าทอ

Explanation

ด่าทอ describes more than ordinary criticism or correction. It refers to directing insulting, hurtful, or abusive words at someone. It usually sounds stronger and more explicitly abusive than ด่า by itself. It can describe heated personal arguments, but it is also common in reports or formal discussions of verbal abuse. Although the expression contains ด่า and ทอ, ทอ should not be interpreted separately as “to weave” here. Learn ด่าทอ as a single expression meaning “to verbally abuse” or “to revile.”

Usage

It is used when describing harsh arguments, verbal abuse at home or work, and insulting attacks on social media. It is especially common when someone is reporting, describing, or condemning the abusive behavior rather than performing it directly.

Caution

This word is too strong for ordinary correction, mild scolding, or reasoned criticism. It focuses on the use of abusive words, so it does not by itself cover every form of defamation or reputational harm.

1 verbally abuse synonyms

• ด่า

  dàa scold harshly

  ด่า is the common, broad verb for scolding, swearing at, or insulting someone. ด่าทอ more clearly emphasizes a harsh, abusive verbal attack.

• ต่อว่า

  ต่อว่า means to complain to, reproach, or tell someone off. ด่าทอ is stronger and involves insulting or abusive language.

• ตำหนิ

  tamnì criticize

  ตำหนิ means to criticize or express disapproval and does not necessarily involve offensive language. ด่าทอ specifically suggests attacking someone with harsh verbal abuse.