domestic-violence
UK/də'mestɪk-'vaɪəl(ə)ns/US
Definitions
n.
Violent or abusive behavior within the home, especially between partners.
家庭暴力。
Root Breakdown
Root-deriveddomesticroot
+
-connector
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violenceroot
=domestic-violence
domestic (of the household) + violence = violence taking place within the home or family.
Example Sentences
- 1.
The shelter helps survivors of domestic violence.