What are some of the signs to look for in abusive relationships?

The following phrases are responses from victims of verbal abuse which clearly define their experiences with this type of abuse.

yelled at

called names

nagged at

called racial slurs

called stupid

told no one else would want me

talked to as a child

constant put-downs

ridiculed appearance

threatened to kill me

threatened to take the children

belittled important things I accomplished

told me I was stupid, ugly, dumb

said I was an unfit mother

embarassed me in public

told the children I was disgusting

said I was a bad sex partner

always screams at the children