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Meaning of violence

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

violence

Pronunciation:/ˈvaɪləns/

noun

Definitions

  1. Extreme force.

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

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

    Example: We try to avoid violence in resolving conflicts.

  3. Widespread fighting.

    Example: Violence between the government and the rebels continues.

  4. Injustice, wrong.

    Example: The translation does violence to the original novel.

verb

Definitions

  1. To subject to violence.