[header] How to tell if a woman is being abused [title] Understand what physical abuse is. [step] Physical abuse is any action done to a woman with the intention of harming or endangering her. It can also include forcing her to physically act in any way that is against her will. 
Physical abuse can include : [substeps] Punching, kicking, hitting, or attacking a woman physically. Using a weapon to physically injure a woman.