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Violence

/ˈvaɪləns/

Extreme force.

📖 Definitions of "Violence"

noun
  1. 1

    Extreme force.

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

  2. 2

    Action which causes destruction, pain, or suffering.

    "We try to avoid violence in resolving conflicts."

  3. 3

    Widespread fighting.

    "Violence between the government and the rebels continues."

  4. 4

    Injustice, wrong.

    "The translation does violence to the original novel."

verb
  1. 1

    To subject to violence.

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