Victim Advocacy

noun physical, emotional, psychological, financial, or sexual abuse

• Domestic abuse is a serious issue that affects many families around the world.
• I heard that she finally left him because of the domestic abuse.
• That jerk needs to stop the domestic abuse or he's going to jail.
• The cycle of domestic abuse can be like a dark cloud hanging over a family's happiness.

noun a physical attack on someone

adjective pertaining to a usual or typical assault that is not aggravated or serious in nature

• The defendant was charged with common assault after allegedly physically attacking the victim.
• He got into a fight at the bar and ended up with a common assault charge.
• She's facing a rap for common assault because of that bar brawl.
• His words were like a common assault on her emotions, leaving her feeling hurt and vulnerable.