domestic violence

violence that takes place between family members (spousal abuse, child abuse, etc.)

Domestic violence (sometimes referred to as domestic abuse) occurs when a family member, partner or ex-partner attempts to physically or psychologically dominate another. Domestic violence often refers to violence between spouses, but can also include cohabitants and non-married intimate partners. The term "intimate partner violence" (IPV) is often used synonymously. Other terms include wife or husband beating, battering, "relationship violence", "domestic abuse", and "spousal abuse". Family violence is a broader definition, often used to include child abuse, elder abuse, and other violent acts between family members.
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Noun
1. violence or physical abuse directed toward your spouse or domestic partner; usually violence by men against women
(hypernym) violence, force