Definitions for violence

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violence vi·o·lence

Spelling: [vahy-uh-luh ns]

IPA: /ˈvaɪ ə ləns/

Violence is a 8 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 13 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 17 points.

You can make 225 anagrams from letters in violence (ceeilnov).

Definitions for violence

noun

1. swift and intense force:
2. rough or injurious physical force, action, or treatment:
3. an unjust or unwarranted exertion of force or power, as against rights or laws:
4. a violent act or proceeding.
5. rough or immoderate vehemence, as of feeling or language:
6. damage through distortion or unwarranted alteration:

Origin of violence

1250-1300; Middle English Anglo-French, Old French Latin violentia; see violent, -ence

Examples for violence

Dick suddenly aroused, and spoke with the violence of one sure.

What they say is, ‘We don’t approve of violence, but you know what?

The fear of violence should not determine what one does or does not say.

When twelve people are killed by violence, whoever they are, for whatever reason, that is a tragedy and a waste.

The people who are involved in the violence, they figure out ways to remain here at all costs and continue causing trouble.

And to the violence which prevailed was added the most unblushing bribery.

There is no such thing as speech so hateful or offensive it somehow “justifies” or “legitimizes” the use of violence.

I don't know what to write, about your answering that man of violence.

In view of the violence you made use of, I consider that you owe my son an apology.

Communism maintains that social wrongs can be corrected only by violence.