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What is another word for Violence? – 228 Violence Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    aggression brutality cruelty fierceness hostility intensity savagery ferocity ruthlessness mercilessness harshness cruelty brutality barbarity atrocity inhumanity bestiality bloodthirstiness truculence belligerence pugnacity bellicosity combativeness contentiousness disputatiousness argumentativeness quarrelsomeness rancor animosity antagonism belligerency turbulence turmoil chaos mayhem anarchy lawlessness disorder tumult uproar commotion agitation unrest disturbance insurrection rebellion riot uprising revolt mutiny insurgency sedition subversion

    Meaning of Violence

    The primary meaning of the word "violence" refers to behavior or actions that cause physical harm or injury to someone.

    Definitions

    • Behavior or actions that cause physical harm or injury to someone
    • * The use of physical force to harm or threaten someone
    • * The intentional use of physical force or power, threatened or actual, against oneself, another person, or against a group or community, that either results in or has a high likelihood of resulting in injury, death, psychological harm, maldevelopment, or deprivation

    Etymology of Violence

    The word "violence" originated from the Old French word "violence," which is derived from the Latin word "violentia," meaning "vehemence" or "intensity"
    The Latin word "violentia" is derived from "violentus," which means "vehement" or "forceful"
    The word "violence" has been used in the English language since the 14th century to describe acts of physical harm or aggression

    Example Uses

    • The police are investigating the violence that broke out during the protest
    • * The new policy aims to reduce violence in schools
    • * The victim of domestic violence is seeking help and support

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    peace calmness serenity tranquility gentleness mildness softness kindness compassion empathy sympathy nonviolence pacifism passivity meekness tameness docility submissiveness compliance obedience cooperation harmony concord amity friendship affection love tenderness solicitude care concern consideration thoughtfulness moderation restraint self-control temperance prudence caution discretion

    Related Nouns

    aggression brutality cruelty hostility intensity savagery ferocity ruthlessness mercilessness harshness atrocity inhumanity bestiality bloodthirstiness truculence belligerence pugnacity bellicosity combativeness contentiousness disputatiousness argumentativeness quarrelsomeness rancor animosity antagonism turbulence turmoil chaos mayhem anarchy lawlessness disorder tumult uproar commotion agitation unrest disturbance insurrection rebellion riot uprising revolt mutiny insurgency sedition subversion

    Related Verbs

    attack assault beat batter bruise injure harm hurt wound maim mutilate kill slaughter massacre destroy devastate ravage pillage plunder loot riot protest demonstrate rebel revolt mutiny insurg subvert resist defy fight struggle clash collide conflict contend dispute argue quarrel brawl scuffle tussle wrestle grapple

    Related Adjectives

    aggressive brutal cruel hostile intense savage ferocious ruthless merciless harsh atrocious inhumane bestial bloodthirsty truculent belligerent pugnacious bellicose combative contentious disputatious argumentative quarrelsome rancorous antagonistic turbulent chaotic anarchic lawless disorderly tumultuous uproarious commotional agitated unrestful disturbed insurrectionary rebellious riotous mutinous insurgent seditious subversive