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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
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
- antiviolence adjective
- counterviolence noun
- self-violence noun
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of violence1
Example Sentences
Earlier on Saturday an anti-racism rally was held at Belfast City Hall, with organisers United Against Racism saying those responsible for the violence had "nothing to offer but hatred and fear".
“I had to figure life out. It was hard. All the trauma, all the drama, all the violence, all the negativity, and then all the years being incarcerated.”
"We need to be able to respond to all of the interpersonal violence that's happening in our communities," said Dr Lee.
Bass said an 8 p.m. curfew would remain in effect Saturday night and implored protesters to stay away from violence and vandalism.
Protesters in more than 1,800 cities across the United States and in 19 other countries are taking to the streets Saturday for a coordinated global protest against authoritarianism, political violence and rising strongman politics.
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