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violence
noun vi·o·lence \ˈvī-lən(t)s, ˈvī-ə-\
: the use of physical force to harm someone, to damage property, etc.
: great destructive force or energy
Full Definition of VIOLENCE
1
a : exertion of physical force so as to injure or abuse (as in warfare effecting illegal entry into a house) b : an instance of violent treatment or procedure
2
: injury by or as if by distortion, infringement, or profanation : outrage
3
a : intense, turbulent, or furious and often destructive action or force <the violence of the storm> b : vehement feeling or expression : fervor; also : an instance of such action or feeling c : a clashing or jarring quality : discordance
4
: undue alteration (as of wording or sense in editing a text)
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First Known Use of VIOLENCE
14th century
Related to VIOLENCE
- Antonyms
- nonviolence
VIOLENCE Defined for Kids
violence
noun vi·o·lence \ˈvī-ə-ləns\
Definition of VIOLENCE for Kids
1
: the use of force to harm a person or damage property
2
: great force or strength especially of a kind that involves destruction <Timothy was not purposely trying to frighten me about the violence of the storm … — Theodore Taylor, The Cay>
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