Violence

Quick meaning: Violence is a noun meaning Extreme force.

Meaning

Extreme force.

More Meanings

1. Physical action which causes destruction, harm, pain, or suffering.
2. Widespread fighting.
3. (figuratively) Injustice, wrong.
4. (nonstandard) To subject to violence.

Example Sentences

We try to avoid violence in resolving conflicts.

Violence between the government and the rebels continues.

The violence of the storm, fortunately, was more awesome than destructive.

There is nothing unique or magical about the Middle East; it shares xenophobias and violences with all the rest of the world!

Word Forms

• violences
• violencing
• violenced

Synonyms for violence

Depending on context, synonyms include vehemence, ferocity, furiousness, wildness, fierceness, force.

Antonyms for violence

Common opposites include peace, nonviolence.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include ferocity, fierceness, vehemence, furiousness, fury, wildness.

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