violence

About 43.53 uses per million words.

Meaning

1. noun Extreme force.

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

2. noun Physical action which causes destruction, harm, pain, or suffering.

   We try to avoid violence in resolving conflicts.

3. noun Widespread fighting.

   Violence between the government and the rebels continues.

4. noun A perceived injustice, especially in the context of social justice.

   The translation does violence to the original novel.

5. verb To subject to violence.

Similar words

ferocity fierceness vehemence furiousness fury wildness force violent violently riot

Often followed by

and in of against to is that or as

Word family

violences