Domestic Violence Terminology

noun the action of hitting or beating someone or something repeatedly

adjective relating to or involving repeated hitting or beating

• The evidence presented in court clearly showed a pattern of severe battering inflicted upon the victim.
• She finally left him after years of enduring his constant battering.
• I can't believe he's still with her after all the emotional battering she puts him through.
• The storm was so intense, it felt like nature was battering the coastline.

noun behavior involving physical force intended to hurt, damage, or kill someone or something.

• The government is implementing policies to reduce violence in urban areas.
• I can't believe there was a fight at the concert last night, so much violence!
• The movie was so intense, there was non-stop violence throughout.
• The violence of the storm was evident as trees were uprooted and buildings destroyed.

noun the act of killing one's wife

• The man was arrested for committing uxoricide, the act of killing one's wife.
• I can't believe he's been charged with uxoricide, that's so shocking.
• He's facing serious consequences for the uxoricide, it's messed up.
• In a metaphorical sense, his actions can be seen as a form of uxoricide towards their relationship.