Looking for the meaning of the word VIOLENCE in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of VIOLENCE with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Violence
Speech Type: Noun
Etymology:
Middle English: via Old French from Latin violentia, from violent- ‘vehement, violent’ (see violent)
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈvʌɪələns
Dialects: British English
Definition:
behaviour involving physical force intended to hurt, damage, or kill someone or something
Short Definition:behaviour involving physical force intended to hurt
Examples:- violence erupted in protest marches
- domestic violence against women
- the fear of physical violence
- screen violence
Definition:
strength of emotion or of a destructive natural force
Short Definition:strength of emotion or of destructive natural force
Examples:- the violence of her own feelings
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