violence

/ˈvaɪələns/
noun
  1. Behavior that involves physical force intended to hurt, damage, or kill someone or something.
    • Police are trained to handle situations involving violence.
    • She spoke out against violence in schools.
    • The movie was banned for its graphic violence.
  2. Great force or energy, especially of a natural event or emotion.
    • The violence of the storm knocked down trees and power lines.
    • The violence of her anger surprised everyone in the room.
    • He slammed the door with such violence that the glass shattered.
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