Matt has become physically violent and hit his partner Natalia.This relationship is in the _______ phase of the cycle of violence.

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During the explosion phase, the abusive partner yells, ridicules, threatens, insults, or engages in other acts of bullying and intimidation. As time passes, the explosive events become more extreme and dangerous, and the buildup of tension nearly always ends in abuse. What began as insults and threats may now become physical violence.

Matt Has Become Physically Violent and Hit His Partner Natalia