violence

Definition for violence

noun as in extreme force, intensity

Strongest matches

assault, attack, bloodshed, brutality, clash, confusion, cruelty, disorder, disturbance, fighting, rampage, struggle, terrorism

Strong matches

abandon, acuteness, bestiality, blowup, coercion, compulsion, constraint, destructiveness, duress, ferocity, fervor, fierceness, flap, frenzy, fury, fuss, harshness, murderousness, onslaught, passion, power, roughness, ruckus, rumble, savagery, severity, sharpness, storm, storminess, tumult, turbulence, uproar, vehemence, wildness

Weak matches

brute force, foul play, raging

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The memo appeared to focus on political violence.

From Los Angeles Times

"Earlier today, Colombian president @petrogustavo stood on a NYC street and urged US soldiers to disobey orders and incite violence," the State Department said in a post on X.

From BBC

They draw a direct line between such criticism and recents acts of violence, including the killing of Kirk.

From BBC

Meanwhile, a giant flag says "No room" on one side and "for violence" on the other - a wry reference to the hypocrisy the artist feels can be present in politicians' words.

From BBC

"Tackling violence against women and girls requires commitment from all — where perpetrators are held to account, communities stand together, and we work with partners to make every space safe. This remains our goal."

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