violence
nounDivide violence into syllables:
vi · o · lence
How to pronounce violence:
Definition of violence:
- violence (noun):
- an act of aggression (as one against a person who resists).
- the use of physical force so as to injure, abuse, damage, or destroy
- the use of physical force, usually intended to cause injury or destruction
Synonyms for violence:
forcebloodshedthreatfightingterrorpressuredamagefiercenessassaultattackShow 15 more
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