violence

CEFRB1

/ˈvaɪ.(ə.)ləns/

noun

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    Actions that use physical force to hurt or damage.

  2. 02

    noun

    Extra detail

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

Examples

  • Can you justify the use of violence?

  • Police do not think this killing was a random act of violence.

At a glance

Sits at B1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
5
Parts of speech
1
Citations
5

Deep Dive

noun

Extra meanings

  1. Widespread fighting.

  2. Extreme force.

  3. Injustice, wrong.

More examples

In context

  • Your words are as good as violence.

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

  • Violence between the government and the rebels continues.

Antonyms

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The peaceful protest was ruined by acts of physical blank from a few people.

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Origin

noun

Old French violencebor. Middle English violence English violence Inherited from Middle English violence, borrowed from Old French violence, borrowed from Latin violentia, from violēns (“violent”) + -ia. See violent. Displaced native Old English stræc.