collocation · formal
domestic violence
UK/dəˈmes.tɪk ˈvaɪ.əl.əns/US/dəˈmes.tɪk ˈvaɪ.ə.ləns/də·MES·tic VI·o·lence
Violence occurring within the home, typically between family members.
Examples
“Policies to prevent domestic violence are a priority for many social services.”
“Survivors of domestic violence often need long-term psychological support.”
“Media coverage raised awareness about domestic violence in the community.”
Band 8 sentence
“Effective prevention of domestic violence requires coordinated action across health, social services and law enforcement.”
Collocations
- suffer from domestic violence
- prevent domestic violence
- address domestic violence
Word family
Common mistakes
home violence→domestic violence
violent in family→domestic violence
Say it for a higher band
5family abuse→6home violence→7+domestic violence
Synonyms
family abuse
Easily confused
family abuse
“The shelter supports victims of family abuse and helps them find housing.”
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