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Definition violence in American English

violence noun

[uncountable] noun
/ˈvaɪələns/

▪ break out, erupt, escalate, flare, spread

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He had endured years of intimidation and violence.

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an act of senseless violence

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a seminar on pornography and violence against women

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In a recent outbreak of racial violence, 20 people were killed.

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Violence erupted in a number of cities.

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The group has been accused of deliberately inciting violence against immigrants.

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the violence of the storm

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The violence of her emotions shocked her.

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Definition violence in American English