violence

[vahy-uh-luhns] / ˈvaɪ ə ləns /

NOUN

extreme force, intensity

Synonyms

STRONGEST

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

STRONG

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

brute force foul play raging

Antonyms

STRONGEST

calm health kindness method niceness order organization peace surrender system

STRONG

calmness peacefulness

WEAK

passivity

Example Sentences

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EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas added that the ceasefire must be used to "step back from the violence" and create space for talks for "a more lasting peace".

From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026

In a statement, Altman acknowledged concern about artificial intelligence—but said that shouldn’t lead to violence.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

“One of the editors said, ‘I just don’t believe this level of violence and intensity exists in rural areas,’” Cosby tells me with a laugh.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 16, 2026

The bank says very different groups of companies will benefit in the event that the cease-fire holds and leads to peace, versus a scenario where violence erupts again.

From Barron's • Apr. 14, 2026

Some became trustees, mentors, and advocates against violence among inmates.

From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson

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