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violence

/ˈvaɪləns/ · noun

Meaning

  1. Extreme force.
  2. Action which causes destruction, pain, or suffering.
  3. Widespread fighting.
  4. Injustice, wrong.
  5. Ravishment; rape; violation
  6. To subject to violence.

Etymology / origin

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Related words

ferocity(English)fierceness(English)vehemence(English)furiousness(English)fury(English)wildness(English)force(English)violent(English)intimidation(English)perpetrated(English)erupted(English)rape(English)

Descendant words

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Sources

  1. DictionaryAPI.dev English dictionary data
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