domestic violence
/dəˌmestɪk ˈvaɪələns/noun
उच्चारण डमेस्टिक वायलन्स
घरेलू हिंसा
Core word
noun
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violent or cruel behaviour towards a husband, wife, partner or another member of the family in the home
घरेलू हिंसा
- She called a helpline to report domestic violence.
- Domestic violence is a crime and victims can seek legal protection.
- a shelter for victims of domestic violence
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- Teachers are trained to notice signs of domestic violence in a child's home.
- The new law gives women faster help in cases of domestic violence.
- Many people never report domestic violence because they feel ashamed.
Synonyms domestic abuse
≈Synonyms and antonyms
Synonyms
domestic abuse
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General knowledge
In India women are protected by the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005, which covers physical, emotional, sexual and economic abuse.
भारत में महिलाओं को Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005 के अंतर्गत सुरक्षा मिलती है, जिसमें शारीरिक, भावनात्मक, यौन और आर्थिक दुर्व्यवहार शामिल हैं।