The expression of a concept in words; the wording used in such an expression / The excessive use of words, often with little meaning

plural of verbalism

Of or relating to words. / Concerned with the words, rather than the substance of a text. / Consisting of words only. / Expressly spoken rather than written; oral.

(countable, grammar) A verb form which does not function as a predicate, or a word derived from a verb. In English, infinitives, participles and gerunds are verbals.

(transitive, Britain, Australia) To induce into fabricating a confession.

The putting of damaging remarks into the mouths of suspects during police interrogation

present participle of verbalize

simple past tense and past participle of verbalize

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of verbalize

In a verbal manner; with words; by speaking.