During the _____ phase, the aggressor hurls insults and even breaks objects while his docile target tries to appease him in a vain attempt to stave off a blow-up and preserve their relationship.

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The given description matches the tension-building phase in the cycle of violence where the aggressor starts to become increasingly abusive and the victim tries to keep him calm to avoid further escalation. The acute violence, reconciliation, and honeymoon phases do not fit the description.

During the _____ Phase, the Aggressor Hurls Insults and Even