violence synonyms

violence

n.

  1. Violent disturbance

    rampage, tumult, disorder, clash, onslaught, struggle, destruction; see also confusion 1, disturbance 2, uproar.

  2. Violent conduct

    fury, force, vehemence, injury, frenzy, brutality, savagery; see also intensity 1.

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