Physical abuse

Physical abuse is abuse involving contact intended to cause feelings of intimidation, injury, or other physical suffering or bodily harm.

Forms of physical abuse

• Striking
• Punching
• Pushing, pulling
• Slapping
• Whipping
• Striking with an object
• Excessive pinching on the body
• Kicking
• Tripping
• Kneeing
• Strangling
• Headbutting
• Drowning
• Sleep deprivation
• Exposure to cold, freezing
• Exposure to heat or radiation, burning
• Exposure to electric shock
• Placing in stress positions (tied or otherwise forced)
• Cutting or otherwise exposing somebody to something sharp
• Exposure to a dangerous animal
• Throwing or shooting a projectile
• Exposure to a toxic substance
• Infecting with a disease
• Withholding food or medication
• Spanking is subject to controversy as to whether it qualifies as physical abuse.
• Blinding a person or causing impairment of sight.
• Biting
• Throwing acid in someone's face.
• Stabbing
• Poisoning

Consensual physical abuse

Consensual physical abuse is a common component of erotic humiliation and BDSM.

See also

• Assault
• Battered person syndrome
• Child abuse
• Domestic violence
• Enhanced interrogation techniques
• Hazing
• Negligence
• Psychological abuse
• Torture
• Violence

External links

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