violence is defined specifically as the use of physical force, and I expect the other commentator you're replying to specifically chose that word for a reason.
No, it isn't. Every single definition of violence includes forms other than just physical.
The World Health Organization (WHO) defines violence as "the intentional use of physical force or power, threatened or actual, against oneself, another person, or against a group or community, which either results in or has a high likelihood of resulting in injury, death, psychological harm, maldevelopment, or deprivation
