Meaning & use
violence
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behavior involving physical force intended to hurt, damage, or kill someone or something.
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The peace talks aimed to bring an end to years of violence in the region.
The film was criticized for its graphic depictions of violence.
A note on using this word
Beyond physical force, 'violence' can also describe intense, damaging force in a non-physical sense, as in 'the violence of his language.'
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