A pattern in which a man seeks to control the behavior of his partner through serious, violent acts is

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Coercive controlling violence is a pattern of behavior in which one partner seeks to control the behavior of the other through coercive tactics, including serious and violent acts. This differs from situational couple violence, which may result from conflicts and arguments that escalate to physical aggression, and frustration-aggression, which is the idea that frustration can lead to aggression. Battery is a term used to describe physical violence against one's partner, but does not encompass the controlling aspect of coercive controlling violence.

A Pattern in Which a Man Seeks to Control the Behavior