violence

3 definitions • 8 examples

actions that are intended or likely to hurt people or cause damage:

act of violence It seems that the attack was a gratuitous/random/mindless act of violence.

outbreak/eruption of violence The recent outbreak/eruption of racial violence in the area is very troubling.

violence against The report documents the staggering amount of domestic violence against women.

extreme force:

violence of We were all surprised at the violence of his anger/rage.

The storm turned out to be one of unexpected violence.

actions that are intended or likely to hurt people or cause damage:

racial/ethnic/domestic violence

She was concerned about the amount of violence on television.

The storm turned out to be one of unexpected violence.