physical violence synonyms
1 to inflict physical or emotional harm upon if you abuse your pet, he will always have an ugly disposition Synonyms brutalize, bully, ill-treat, ill-use, kick around, maltreat, manhandle, mess over [slang], mishandle, mistreat, misuse Related Words molest, outrage, violate; harass, harm, hurt, injure, oppress, persecute, torment, torture; burn, ...