domestic violence

American  

1. acts of violence or abuse against a person living in one's household, especially a member of one's immediate family.

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Example Sentences

"Raising awareness, and making a meaningful impact in the lives of domestic violence survivors – and all survivors – is a goal that we stand behind."

From BBC • May 4, 2026

Soto-Martínez believes in housing and services first — addressing the issues that often exacerbate homelessness, such as mental illness, drug addiction and domestic violence, while also keeping people housed.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

As an adult attending law school at night, she helped survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault navigate the judicial system.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

I say women because domestic violence is a gender-based crime, and it predominantly affects women.

From Slate • Apr. 25, 2026

Let us recognize that the first right of every American is to be free from domestic violence.

From "The New Jim Crow" by Michelle Alexander