1
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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2
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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3
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
Some investors inaccurately associate the autonomous region of Kurdistan (Kurdistan Region) with the weak institutions and political violence of Iraq.
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Robert Ginsburg, Forbes, 19 Feb. 2025
The violence unfolded hours after Fort Lauderdale police announced the death of a teenage girl who was shot Monday at 1592 NW Eighth Avenue, which is about five miles away from Tuesday’s incident.
—David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 19 Feb. 2025
In 2016, the mother of one of the two Columbine shooters, Sue Klebold, released a memoir exploring the causes of her son’s violence and ways to prevent future attacks through mental health awareness.
—Colleen Slevin, Los Angeles Times, 19 Feb. 2025
And this is why so many people are living in a situation of violence.
—Pete Hammond, Deadline, 8 Feb. 2025
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Robert Ginsburg, Forbes, 19 Feb. 2025
The violence unfolded hours after Fort Lauderdale police announced the death of a teenage girl who was shot Monday at 1592 NW Eighth Avenue, which is about five miles away from Tuesday’s incident.
—David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 19 Feb. 2025
In 2016, the mother of one of the two Columbine shooters, Sue Klebold, released a memoir exploring the causes of her son’s violence and ways to prevent future attacks through mental health awareness.
—Colleen Slevin, Los Angeles Times, 19 Feb. 2025
And this is why so many people are living in a situation of violence.
—Pete Hammond, Deadline, 8 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for violence
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Spanning from the 2014 Maidan Revolution to spring 2024, their story blends the glamour of drag with the brutality of war.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
10 Feb. 2025
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The President has had a complicated history with the NFL, after criticizing players who kneeled during the national anthem in protest of police brutality and racial injustice during his first administration.—
Simmone Shah,
TIME,
7 Feb. 2025
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The rice serves as both a foundation and a mediator, bridging the creamy blandness of the pasta salad with the blunt-instrument intensity of the plate lunch’s third and central component, one kind or another of salty, savory meat.—
Helen Rosner,
The New Yorker,
16 Feb. 2025
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Staying hydrated, modifying your diet, reducing stress, practicing mindfulness, and identifying triggers can help reduce the intensity of hot flashes.—
Sarah Jividen,
Health,
15 Feb. 2025
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Survivors of Asheville’s Hurricane Helen continue to deal with shock, trauma and a roller coaster of emotions.—
Bryan Robinson,
Forbes,
22 Feb. 2025
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Leaders must recognize and validate the emotions of their staff and communities, acknowledging the human cost of a crisis rather than focusing solely on operational recovery.—
Tom Rogers,
Newsweek,
22 Feb. 2025
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Among the documents, a medical report detailing significant head and body injuries on one Russian who had been sent back to fight.—
Nick Paton Walsh,
CNN,
22 Feb. 2025
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There were no injuries and no claim of responsibility.—
DEMOCRAT-GAZETTE STAFF FROM WIRE REPORTS,
arkansasonline.com,
22 Feb. 2025
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The unexpected uptick in inflation could dampen some of the business enthusiasm that arose after Trump's election on promises to reduce regulation and cut taxes.—
CHRISTOPHER RUGABER THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
arkansasonline.com,
13 Feb. 2025
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Many of the nation’s sheriffs have responded with enthusiasm.—
Eileen Sullivan,
New York Times,
12 Feb. 2025
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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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The revelation is the latest tragic twist for the Bibas family, who have become among the most recognizable victims of the October 7 terror attacks, with confirmation of their deaths triggering an outpouring of grief in Israel.—
Mohammed Tawfeeq,
CNN,
21 Feb. 2025
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About 1,200 people were killed and 251 were captured in the Oct. 7 terror attack, according to Israeli officials.—
Astha Rajvanshi,
NBC News,
20 Feb. 2025
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The record arrives alongside a lyric video that finds the singer lounging around the studio, willing herself to accept the warmth of a relationship without looking over her shoulder for whatever unfortunate truths might derail it.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
20 Feb. 2025
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Highlight moments of perseverance to inspire resilience in your team. Use humor and warmth to make your stories more engaging.—
Cheryl Robinson,
Forbes,
20 Feb. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Violence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/violence. Accessed 27 Feb. 2025.
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