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as in brutality
the use of brute strength to cause harm to a person or property
an act of violence caused the window to be shattered
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as in intensity
the quality or state of being forceful (as in expression)
taken aback by the violence of her denial of any wrongdoing
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as in emotion
depth of feeling
some people were taken aback by the violence with which the magazine's art critic attacked the exhibition
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Recent Examples of violence
Zoom out: Americans have been worried and anxious about post-election violence and turmoil.
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Erin Doherty, Axios, 5 Nov. 2024
Padden’s campaign focused on reducing violent crime, youth violence and rehabilitating low-level offenders.
—Sam Tabachnik, The Denver Post, 5 Nov. 2024
More than 7 in 10 adults are worried that the election results could lead to violence and nearly 1 in 3 have experienced tension and distance from their family members.
—The Courier-Journal, 5 Nov. 2024
The document, transmitted Monday by the New York Police Department Intelligence Bureau, encapsulates the full picture of threats to Election Day, including the risk of physical violence and disinformation generated by foreign governments.
—Luke Barr, ABC News, 5 Nov. 2024
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Erin Doherty, Axios, 5 Nov. 2024
Padden’s campaign focused on reducing violent crime, youth violence and rehabilitating low-level offenders.
—Sam Tabachnik, The Denver Post, 5 Nov. 2024
More than 7 in 10 adults are worried that the election results could lead to violence and nearly 1 in 3 have experienced tension and distance from their family members.
—The Courier-Journal, 5 Nov. 2024
The document, transmitted Monday by the New York Police Department Intelligence Bureau, encapsulates the full picture of threats to Election Day, including the risk of physical violence and disinformation generated by foreign governments.
—Luke Barr, ABC News, 5 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for violence
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In one scenario, our species could emerge so transformed as to avoid entirely the brutality of human conduct.Henry A. Kissinger, Foreign Affairs, 18 Nov. 2024
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House Atreides, from which the films’ protagonist Paul (Timothee Chalamet) hails, has a righteousness and goodness that, in contrast to the Harkonnens’ brutality, makes the two families enemies.Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 14 Nov. 2024
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The bright orange-and-red water spouts off the cliff with the visual intensity of a raging forest fire.Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 15 Nov. 2024
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High intensity activities mean fit and brightness are super important.Ashley Thess, Outdoor Life, 14 Nov. 2024
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The cerebral cortex is the brain’s outermost layer and is involved in many of the higher functions of the human brain including memory, learning, reasoning, problem-solving, and emotions..Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 6 Nov. 2024
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Feel it completely, as denying or resisting emotions often amplifies them.Margaux Anbouba, Vogue, 5 Nov. 2024
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Baker Mayfield had just 116 yards for the Bucs and got sacked twice, including on a third-down play in the fourth quarter by Nick Bosa, who battled through a right-hip injury.Cam Inman, The Mercury News, 10 Nov. 2024
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Mack played only a handful of snaps because of a groin injury.Elliott Teaford, Orange County Register, 10 Nov. 2024
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After a standoff between Indian and Chinese troops on the border in 2017, New Delhi moved to revive the Quad despite not showing much enthusiasm when the partnership was founded in 2007.Harsh V. Pant, Foreign Affairs, 14 Nov. 2024
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Despite meeting more than 10 external leaders, the CEO ultimately promoted their operations director due to a long-standing, trusting relationship and the internal candidate’s sincere enthusiasm for the role.Gina Riley, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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Beijing has also softened its regulatory assault on Chinese technology companies and the property sector.Jacky Wong, WSJ, 6 Feb. 2023
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Zelenskyy has warned for weeks that Moscow aims to step up its assault after about two months of virtual stalemate along the front line that stretches across the south and east.Reuters, NBC News, 31 Jan. 2023
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In four days, the coin will land, and half of the country will either exhale with relief or shudder in terror.Jay Caspian Kang, The New Yorker, 1 Nov. 2024
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At a rally in North Carolina last week, Trump mentioned Obama getting back on the trail and made his voice tremble in fake terror before dismissing him.Alex Thompson, Axios, 1 Nov. 2024
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Meerkats' cooperation efforts include huddling together for warmth and standing to serve as a safety lookout for the group.Allison Futterman, Discover Magazine, 6 Nov. 2024
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The most enjoyable feature in my opinion was its weight: the coat was light on the shoulders despite being constructed for warmth in double-faced wool.Madeline Fass, Vogue, 5 Nov. 2024
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“Violence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/violence. Accessed 24 Nov. 2024.
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