Which term is a synonym for intimate partner violence?

• A. Domestic violence
• B. Sports violence
• C. Corporate violence
• D. School violence

Answer: (A)

Intimate partner violence refers to abuse by a current or former partner in an intimate relationship. Domestic violence is the broader term used to describe violence within a household or home, which includes abuse by partners as well as other family members in some definitions. Because IPV specifically involves partners, domestic violence is often used as a synonym in many educational and policy contexts. The other terms describe violence in settings like sports, corporate environments, or schools, which do not capture abuse within intimate relationships.