Is this abuse?

Lisa

My husband and I got into an argument..he has his friend with us at the time. When we were in the car he said shut your mouth bitch and raised his hand like he was going to hit me. :( ladies I am crushed. This man is my soulmate and I am so dependent on him its unreal. I could not live without him. I dont know what to do. Is this the beginning of abuse? The argument wasn't even that bad for him to get so angry. Just so upset right now.