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violence
noun
verb
Extreme force.
Quick reference
Word Facts
- Word length
- 8
- Starts with
- V
- Ends with
- E
- Contains
- IOLENC
- Scrabble score
- 13
- Database source
- OEWN 2025 Core
How it sounds
Pronunciation
/ˈvaɪləns/
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Meaning
Definitions
noun
Extreme force.
“The violence of the storm, fortunately, was more awesome than destructive.”
Action which causes destruction, pain, or suffering.
“We try to avoid violence in resolving conflicts.”
Widespread fighting.
“Violence between the government and the rebels continues.”
Injustice, wrong.
“The translation does violence to the original novel.”
Ravishment; rape; violation
verb
To subject to violence.
In context
Example Sentences
The violence of the storm, fortunately, was more awesome than destructive.
We try to avoid violence in resolving conflicts.
Violence between the government and the rebels continues.
The translation does violence to the original novel.
Opposite words