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   vi·o·lence

   /ˈvī(ə)ləns/

   noun

   • 1. behavior involving physical force intended to hurt, damage, or kill someone or something. Similar brutalitybrute forceroughnessferocityfiercenesssavagerycrueltysadismbarbaritybarbarousnessbrutishnessmurderousnessbloodthirstinessruthlessnessinhumanityheartlessnesspitilessnessmercilessnessstrong-arm tacticsrare:ferityforcefulnessforcefull forcepowerpowerfulnessstrengthmightsavageryferocitybrutalitydestructivenessOpposite gentlenesskindnessweakness
   • ▪ strength of emotion or an unpleasant or destructive natural force: "the violence of her own feelings" Similar intensityseveritystrengthforcegreat forcevehemencepowerfulnesspowerpotencyferocityforcefulnesswildnessfrenziednessfurystorminesstempestuousnessturbulencelack of controllack of restraintpassionatenessrare:fervencyardencyOpposite mildness
   • ▪ the unlawful exercise of physical force or intimidation by the exhibition of such force.

   Word Origin Middle English: via Old French from Latin violentia, from violent- ‘vehement, violent’ (see violent).

   Scrabble Points: 13

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2. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › violenceViolence Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   Learn the various meanings and uses of the word violence, from physical force to vehement feeling. See synonyms, examples, word history, and related phrases of violence.

3. www.britannica.com › topic › violenceViolence | Causes, Effects & Solutions | Britannica

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   5 days ago · Violence is an act of physical force that causes or is intended to cause harm. Learn about the different types, causes, and effects of violence, as well as the prevention and reduction strategies from Britannica.

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5. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishVIOLENCE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   Learn the meaning of violence as actions or words that are intended to hurt people or extreme force. See examples of violence in different contexts and languages.

6. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › ViolenceViolence - Wikipedia

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   Warfare. A United States M8 Greyhound armoured car in Paris during World War II. War is a state of prolonged violent large-scale conflict involving two or more groups of people, usually under the auspices of government.

7. www.dictionary.com › browse › violenceVIOLENCE Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   Violence definition: swift and intense force. See examples of VIOLENCE used in a sentence.

8. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishVIOLENCE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   Violence is behaviour that is intended to hurt, injure, or kill people, or a powerful force or energy. Learn more about the word origin, synonyms, collocations, and usage of violence with Collins English Dictionary.

9. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishVIOLENCE | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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   Violence is behaviour intended to hurt or kill someone, or extreme force and energy, especially of something causing damage. Learn more about the meaning, usage and translations of violence with examples and a translator tool.