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as in brutality
the use of brute strength to cause harm to a person or property
an act of violence caused the window to be shattered
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2
as in intensity
the quality or state of being forceful (as in expression)
taken aback by the violence of her denial of any wrongdoing
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as in emotion
depth of feeling
some people were taken aback by the violence with which the magazine's art critic attacked the exhibition
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Recent Examples of violence
Irion Meadows works as a violence prevention advocate.
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Asal Rezaei,
CBS News,
20 June 2026
This new ceasefire was broken once again on Saturday, with both sides accusing the other of instigating the violence.
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Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
20 June 2026
In Political Science 101, a government is defined as the entity with a monopoly on the legitimate use of violence.
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Gautam Mukunda,
Mercury News,
20 June 2026
One of the moments in the musical that caused the most laughter and claps from the audience was the final song, which mocks the idea of using violence as a form of protest rather than joining a movement or focusing on policy.
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Lorena O’Neil,
Rolling Stone,
20 June 2026
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Asal Rezaei,
CBS News,
20 June 2026
This new ceasefire was broken once again on Saturday, with both sides accusing the other of instigating the violence.
—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
20 June 2026
In Political Science 101, a government is defined as the entity with a monopoly on the legitimate use of violence.
—
Gautam Mukunda,
Mercury News,
20 June 2026
One of the moments in the musical that caused the most laughter and claps from the audience was the final song, which mocks the idea of using violence as a form of protest rather than joining a movement or focusing on policy.
—
Lorena O’Neil,
Rolling Stone,
20 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for violence
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Unfortunately, Florida’s leaders seem to have set their sights on any reminder that the state’s historic brutality should still inspire action today.
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More than a decade later, Ike Barinholtz is opening up about the Police Academy reboot that was scrapped amid a rise in lethal police brutality.
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Ancelotti pointed out that a number of underdogs at this year’s World Cup have been showing great intensity.
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Two standoffs end without suspect in custody After two standoffs — one Tuesday and another overnight into Wednesday morning — police have come up empty, and the intensity of the search is rising.
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Calmus said the uncertainty and emotions that come with having a newborn in intensive care can be difficult to navigate.
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Clinical psychologists Hillary Halpern and Maureen Perry-Jenkins documented that the transition from single life to fatherhood is often accompanied by a roller coaster of emotions.
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Jonathan David scored three goals, but the match wasn't without a blemish, as Ismaël Koné suffered what appeared to be a potentially tournament-ending leg injury.
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Dangerous shore break can throw a swimmer or surfer head first into the bottom causing neck and back injuries.
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Dillon Thieneman’s speed Since draft night in April, Thieneman has been lauded for his combination of speed, instincts and aggressiveness.
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This is a lineup structured to thrive with a small-ball approach — high batting average, chaos and aggressiveness on the basepaths, and manufacturing runs.
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More than one million workers participate, but enthusiasm fades during the Great Depression, signaling that such ownership is fragile without worker protections.
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And when the winning starts, the enthusiasm can leap at record speed.
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According to Holtz, Whittingham was charged with murder, first-degree assault, first-degree assault on an elderly person and home invasion.
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Atanas Hristev, 44, pleaded guilty to second-degree assault with a dangerous weapon late last month, according to court records.
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Tender swelling, redness or warmth — sometimes with painful or frequent urination or fever — may be epididymitis, the condition Johnson had.
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By/Rosie Jane's Rosie Eau de Parfum takes a softer, more modern approach, pairing delicate rose petals with skin-like musk and a white amber base that adds a touch of warmth.
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“Violence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/violence. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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