Synonyms for domestic violence
do·mes·tic vi·o·lence

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1. domestic violencenoun

   Synonyms:
   DV, intimate partner violence

2. domestic violencenoun

   Violence against another in an intimate relationship such as marriage and dating.

   Synonyms:
   DV, intimate partner violence

Princeton's WordNet

1. domestic violencenoun

   violence or physical abuse directed toward your spouse or domestic partner; usually violence by men against women

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1. domestic violence

   Synonyms:
   Battering

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1. Planned Parenthood President Cecile Richards:

   This legislation will have devastating consequences for women across Ohio, john Kasich is proudly eliminating care for expectant mothers and newborns; he is leaving thousands without vital STD and HIV testing, slashing a program to fight domestic violence, and cutting access to essential, basic health care.

2. Greg Abbott:

   As Governor, my top priority is public safety, and this bill furthers that objective by keeping dangerous criminals off our streets, it's inexcusable to release individuals from jail that have been charged with heinous crimes like sexual assault against minors, domestic violence and robbery. The measure goes into effect on September 1, according to the governor's office. Read More.

3. Joe Parks:

   PTSD is most likely whenthings occur over an extended period of time where you just have to be in it or sit in it, combat is like that: Youre in your foxhole, youre being shot at, and you have to stay there. Women get PTSD from domestic violence and they cant get out. Clearly, coronavirus can have that effect on people. You feel threatened and your lifes in danger, and you cant do anything about it.

4. Eleni Linos:

   The phone user needs to retain the power to choose what happens. Every domestic violence and sexual assault situation is different, and the phone won't know if the abuser suddenly re-enters the room, grabs the phone, or starts listening in. It's tempting to say that the phone should automatically dial 9-1-1, but that could lead to an increase in the number of accidental calls, limit emergency services' capacity to respond to actual urgent calls, and worst of all might tip off the perpetrator that his or her victim is trying to get help.

5. Dohme Hill:

   My message to anyone hiding in silence...If you are currently being abused, know that you are not alone, and it is not your fault, please reach out to your local domestic violence center for assistance on how to safely end the relationship, because ending an abusive relationship can be very dangerous.