Violence

noun

/ˈvaɪləns/

Word Frequency: 43.5

Definitions

1.nounExtreme force.

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

2.nounAction which causes destruction, pain, or suffering.

"We try to avoid violence in resolving conflicts."

3.nounWidespread fighting.

"Violence between the government and the rebels continues."

4.nounInjustice, wrong.

"The translation does violence to the original novel."

5.nounRavishment; rape; violation

6.verbTo subject to violence.

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