Violence Definition

vīə-ləns
noun
Physical force used so as to injure, damage, or destroy; extreme roughness of action.
Webster's New World
Intense, often devastatingly or explosively powerful force or energy, as of a hurricane or volcano.
Webster's New World
Extreme or powerful emotion or expression.
The violence of their tirades.
American Heritage
Unjust or callous use of force or power, as in violating another's rights, sensibilities, etc.
Webster's New World
Great force or strength of feeling, conduct, or expression; vehemence; fury.
Webster's New World
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Violence Sentence Examples

  • Where did all the anger and violence come from?

  • In the end, violence will become obsolete.

  • The police blamed street violence though the neighborhood was wrong and girl had no known gang involvement.

  • He's capable of great violence, but he doesn't act indiscriminately.

  • Unlike you, I don't need to resort to violence to win.

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Words Starting With

VVIVIO

Words Ending With

ECENCE

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violence

Words Starting With V and Ending With E

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8 Letter Words8 Letter Words Starting With V8 Letter Words Ending With E