Though many people associate domestic violence with physical abuse, there is so much more to it. ... Sexual abuse, although it includes a constant demand of sex, can also include criticizing the victim in sexual terms, calling the victim names such as "whore" and "frigid", forcing the victim to witness sexual acts with other people, and using threats to back up demands for sex. Physical abuse can escalate from painful pinches or squeezing to strikes that can cause permanent disabilities to the victim. ... Other signs of physical abuse include pushes and shoves, slaps or bit...

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