domestic violence

/dəˌmɛstɪk ˌvaɪ(ə)ləns/
/dəˈmɛstɪk ˈvaɪlɪns/
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Definitions of domestic violence
  1. noun
    violence or physical abuse directed toward your spouse or domestic partner; usually violence by men against women
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    type of:
    force, violence
    an act of aggression (as one against a person who resists)
Pronunciation
US
/dəˌmɛstɪk ˌvaɪ(ə)ləns/
UK
/dəˈmɛstɪk ˈvaɪlɪns/
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