Synonyms and antonyms of Violent and threatening behavior or feelings in American Thesaurus

violence (noun)

violent behavior

ferocity (noun)

violence or extreme force

savagery (noun)

behavior that is cruel and violent

coercion (noun)

the use of force or threats to make someone do something

barbarism (noun)

extremely violent and cruel behavior

thuggery (noun)

violent behavior

road rage (noun)

violent behavior by a driver toward another driver

rage (noun)

mainly journalism angry violent behavior in a public situation. For example, road rage is violent behavior by drivers

saber-rattling (noun)

a threat of violence or military action

a breach/disturbance of the peace ()

noisy or violent behavior in public

an offer someone can’t refuse (often humorous)

often humorous a threat to harm someone unless they do what you want

bloodlust (noun)

a strong feeling of wanting to use violence against other people

duress (noun)

formal force or threats that make someone do something they do not want to

full-court press (noun)

Americaninformal the use of strong pressure to get what you want

misrule (noun)

formalmainly literary uncontrolled or violent behavior