Digital Media Terms

noun a tear or split in something

verb to tear or split apart forcefully

• The strong winds caused the flag to rip apart.
• I accidentally ripped my shirt while playing basketball.
• Dude, that movie was so bad, it totally ripped off another film.
• The loss of her grandmother felt like a rip in the fabric of her life.

noun abbreviation for Domestic Violence

• Domestic violence (DV) is a serious issue that affects many families.
• She finally left her partner after years of enduring DV.
• I can't believe he's still putting up with that DV.
• The emotional scars from DV can last a lifetime.