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Grammar : Noun
Spell : vahy-uh-luhns
Phonetic Transcription : ˈvaɪ ə ləns



Definition of violence

Origin :
  • late 13c., "physical force used to inflict injury or damage," from Anglo-French and Old French violence, from Latin violentia "vehemence, impetuosity," from violentus "vehement, forcible," probably related to violare (see violation). Weakened sense of "improper treatment" is attested from 1590s.
  • noun extreme force, intensity
Example sentences :
  • In view of the violence you made use of, I consider that you owe my son an apology.
  • Extract from : « Brave and Bold » by Horatio Alger
  • And to the violence which prevailed was added the most unblushing bribery.
  • Extract from : « The Grand Old Man » by Richard B. Cook
  • I don't know what to write, about your answering that man of violence.
  • Extract from : « Clarissa, Volume 1 (of 9) » by Samuel Richardson
  • Communism maintains that social wrongs can be corrected only by violence.
  • Extract from : « United States Presidents' Inaugural Speeches » by Various
  • Dick suddenly aroused, and spoke with the violence of one sure.
  • Extract from : « Within the Law » by Marvin Dana
  • He brought his huge fist down on the desk with violence, and his voice was forbidding.
  • Extract from : « Within the Law » by Marvin Dana
  • To do violence to any one is a strange way of setting about inspiring love.
  • Extract from : « The Imaginary Invalid » by Molire
  • The violence of her feelings, which must wear her out, may be easily kept in irritation.
  • Extract from : « Lady Susan » by Jane Austen
  • They offered him no violence, and he performed his errand safely.
  • Extract from : « Cameos from English History, from Rollo to Edward II » by Charlotte Mary Yonge
  • All the treaties he makes are forced from him by violence or cunning.
  • Extract from : « The Dream » by Emile Zola

Synonyms for violence

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