💥violence

noun
/ˈvaɪ.ə.ləns/

Meaning

behavior involving physical force intended to hurt or damage
behavior involving physical force intended to hurt, damage, or kill; extreme force or intensity

Example Sentences

The protest turned into an act of violence.

The government condemned all forms of violence against civilians.

Example Expressions

domestic violence

Synonyms

aggression, brutality, force, cruelty, assault
Entry 1
aggression, brutality, force, cruelty, assault
Entry 2
brutality, aggression, force, cruelty

Antonyms

peace, calm, harmony, gentleness, nonviolence
Entry 1
peace, calm, harmony
Entry 2
peace, gentleness, nonviolence

Collocations

use violence, outbreak of violence, act of violence, prevent violence, domestic violence, acts of violence
Entry 1
use violence, outbreak of violence, act of violence, prevent violence
Entry 2
domestic violence, prevent violence, acts of violence

More Example Sentences

Who knows how many women face domestic violence in the USA every year?

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