violence — behavior involving physical force intended to hurt, damage, or kill
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: behavior involving physical force intended to hurt, damage, or kill
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈvaɪələns/
Example Sentences
- The superhero movie had so much violence that my grandmother started learning martial arts.
- Schools have zero tolerance policies for violence.
- The violence of his snoring could wake up the entire neighborhood.
violence
NOUN[/ˈvaɪələns/]
behavior involving physical force intended to hurt, damage, or kill
💡 Concept
behavior involving physical force intended to hurt, damage, or kill
🎵 Rhyme
Break the silence, refuse compliance, stand against violence!
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🎤Pronunciation
🇺🇸 US/ˈvaɪələns/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈvaɪələns/
🌳Etymology
Rootviol
Suffix--ence
🎵Rhyme
silencecompliance
silence
compliance
🔗Collocations
domestic violence
prevent violence
acts of violence
violence erupted
gun violence
condemn violence
escalating violence
📝Examples
😄 Fun example
“The superhero movie had so much violence that my grandmother started learning martial arts.”
“Schools have zero tolerance policies for violence.”
😄 Fun example
“The violence of his snoring could wake up the entire neighborhood.”
“We must work together to reduce violence in our communities.”
📚Related Words
Synonyms
aggressionbrutalityforceassaulthostility
Antonyms
peacecalmgentleness
Related
violentviolatenonviolenceabuseconflict
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