violence


Definition: Meaning of, violence in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / ˈvʌɪəl(ə)ns /

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  1. behaviour that is intended to hurt other people physically
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  2. extreme force
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  3. do violence to something formal to spoil something
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  4. literary an angry way of speaking or reacting
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violence used in phrases

  • domestic violence (noun)
    1. violence or physical abuse directed toward your spouse or domestic partner; usually violence by men against women
  • non-violence (noun)
    1. the practice of opposing a government without using violence, for example by not obeying laws [↪  passivity]
  • public violence (noun)
    1. a public act of violence by an unruly mob
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