Words Are Weapons

-- 1 She used some sharp words.

-- 2 That was pretty cutting language.

-- 3 It was a barrage of insults.

-- 4 He was bombarded by insults.

-- 5 He hurled insults at her.

Note: the degree of interaction with CONDUIT is also unknown.Question: what is "she has a sharp tongue?"

Note: Cases 3-5 are conduit (Ideas are projectiles stuff), interacting with HARM IS PHYSICAL INJURY Case 1-2 is just (Emotional) HARM IS PHYSICAL INJURY But why words?

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