Violence

/ˈvaɪləns/

Last Updated: January 2, 2026 at 12:30 PM

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Definition of Violence

noun

  1. Extreme force.

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

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

    "We try to avoid violence in resolving conflicts."

  3. Widespread fighting.

    "Violence between the government and the rebels continues."

  4. Injustice, wrong.

    "The translation does violence to the original novel."

  5. Ravishment; rape; violation

verb

  1. To subject to violence.

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