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violence

/ˈvaɪ(ə)lən(t)s/
noun

Extreme force.

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Noun 4 meanings

  1. Extreme force.

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

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

    “We try to avoid violence in resolving conflicts.”

  3. Widespread fighting.

    “Violence between the government and the rebels continues.”

  4. A perceived injustice, especially in the context of social justice.

    “The translation does violence to the original novel.”

Definitions: Wiktionary (CC BY-SA) via Kaikki/Wiktextract

Where it comes from

Etymology

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

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peacenonviolence

VIOLENCE at a glance

VIOLENCE has 8 letters and scores 13 points in Scrabble (V 4 + I 1 + O 1 + L 1 + E 1 + N 1 + C 3 + E 1) and 17 in Words With Friends, before board bonuses. It ranks #1,800 by how often it appears in everyday English. It is valid in ENABLE, NWL2023, Collins/SOWPODS.

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