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violence
[ vahy-uh-luhns ]
noun
- swift and intense force:
the violence of a storm.
Synonyms: , , ,
- rough or injurious physical force, action, or treatment:
to die by violence.
- an unjust or unwarranted exertion of force or power, as against rights or laws:
to take over a government by violence.
- a violent act or proceeding.
- rough or immoderate vehemence, as of feeling or language:
the violence of his hatred.
- damage through distortion or unwarranted alteration:
to do editorial violence to a text.
violence
/ ˈɪəəԲ /
noun
- the exercise or an instance of physical force, usually effecting or intended to effect injuries, destruction, etc
- powerful, untamed, or devastating force
the violence of the sea
- great strength of feeling, as in language, etc; fervour
- an unjust, unwarranted, or unlawful display of force, esp such as tends to overawe or intimidate
- do violence to
- to inflict harm upon; damage or violate
they did violence to the prisoners
- to distort or twist the sense or intention of
the reporters did violence to my speech
Other Word Forms
- t·o·Գ adjective
- dzܲt·o·Գ noun
- -o·Գ noun
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of violence1
Example Sentences
“While we support the community’s right to peacefully assemble, the Santa Ana Police Department will not tolerate acts of violence, vandalism, or any threats to public safety,” the statement continued.
Mr Mwaura said the documentary risked "inciting Kenyans to violence" while one legislator called for the BBC to be banned in Kenya.
In their statement, Kneecap said they rejected "any suggestion that we would seek to incite violence against any MP or individual. Ever".
In a statement, Kneecap said they "reject any suggestion that we would seek to incite violence against any MP or individual. Ever."
Rates of knife crime, violence against women, and theft could rise in London without more government funding, the Metropolitan Police commissioner has warned.
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