Collocation Dictionary
Common collocations with violence in American Collocation
violence
noun
uncountable
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.
These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
serious
Some people have criticized the film for its extreme violence.
with no reason
There is far too much mindless violence on TV.
getting worse
There is deep unease about escalating violence in the region.
using weapons
One person dies from armed violence every minute.
in many places
There have been reports of widespread violence, vote-rigging, and electoral malpractice.
by a particular group
They want lasting peace in a just society in which paramilitary violence plays no part.
of a particular type
Anyone can experience domestic violence – it can happen in all kinds of relationships.
commit violence
Last year we strengthened the law against those who perpetrate domestic violence.
say that you will commit violence
Using or threatening violence to get what you want is not acceptable.
cause or result in violence
He denies that his lyrics incite violence against the gay community.
experience or see violence
The results show that witnessing violence in the real world is strongly correlated with aggressive behaviour.
escape violence
Refugees were fleeing the violence in Darfur.
stop or reduce violence
Police fired tear gas at the rampaging crowds to quell the violence.
say that violence is acceptable
But the ASA disagreed, ruling that the poster condoned violence and was irresponsible.
say that violence is not acceptable
The whole international community must condemn this violence.
make violence seem attractive
Hollywood blockbusters glorify violence.