1
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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3
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
Nonetheless, some faith leaders have felt compelled to respond to threatened or actual violence around the country.
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Marc Ramirez, USA Today, 29 Aug. 2025
Since the murder, certain quarters of the public -- who openly identify as acolytes of the defendant -- have increasingly begun to view violence as an acceptable, or even necessary, substitute for reasoned political disagreement.
—Aaron Katersky, ABC News, 29 Aug. 2025
The promise of video game adaptation violence was not enough for the film to keep its release date.
—James Brizuela, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Aug. 2025
He was charged with disorderly conduct and resisting an officer without violence in 2007, court records show.
—Angie Dimichele, Sun Sentinel, 19 Aug. 2025
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Marc Ramirez, USA Today, 29 Aug. 2025
Since the murder, certain quarters of the public -- who openly identify as acolytes of the defendant -- have increasingly begun to view violence as an acceptable, or even necessary, substitute for reasoned political disagreement.
—Aaron Katersky, ABC News, 29 Aug. 2025
The promise of video game adaptation violence was not enough for the film to keep its release date.
—James Brizuela, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Aug. 2025
He was charged with disorderly conduct and resisting an officer without violence in 2007, court records show.
—Angie Dimichele, Sun Sentinel, 19 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for violence
Noun
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Only then are we forced to wrestle with the true brutality of war.—
Seema Jilani
August 29,
Literary Hub,
29 Aug. 2025
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In 1943, his UPA carried out a bloody campaign of massacres and terrorism against Polish civilians in the regions of Volhynia and Galicia, with a level of brutality that shocked even the Nazis.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
25 Aug. 2025
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Lucy Liu gives a tour-de-force performance, delivering fierce intensity and emotional depth that will stay with audiences long after the final frame.—
Mike Fleming Jr,
Deadline,
27 Aug. 2025
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And the intensity appears to be taking on a championship level as both Lionel Messi and Jordi Alba are very likely to make their returns to Miami’s lineup for the matchup.—
Michelle Kaufman,
Miami Herald,
27 Aug. 2025
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If conflicts are neatly resolved or avoided altogether, if every emotion is met with perfect affirmation, children may lose the opportunity to practice one of the most important developmental skills: learning to connect with people who are not programmed to go along with them.—
Marc Fernandez,
IEEE Spectrum,
21 Aug. 2025
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His live set felt like a celebration of his 35-year Nashville legacy, chosen and served like a delightful, metaphorical smorgasbord of powerful emotions.—
Marcus K. Dowling,
The Tennessean,
21 Aug. 2025
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Anderson's injury also forced him to cancel a songwriting session with fellow Opry member T. Graham Brown, as well as an appearance for longtime Opry sponsor WSM radio at the Tennessee State Fair.—
Marcus K. Dowling,
USA Today,
22 Aug. 2025
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Fox News Digital can not independently verify O'Rourke's injury statistic.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
21 Aug. 2025
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In places without a data center, local officials expressed enthusiasm about the prospect of expanding the tax base.—
Justin Worland,
Time,
27 Aug. 2025
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However, the enthusiasm was short-lived, as the sell-off on Monday revealed that investors remain anxious about the uncertainties regarding the frequency and magnitude of potential rate cuts.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
27 Aug. 2025
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Beijing has also softened its regulatory assault on Chinese technology companies and the property sector.—
Jacky Wong,
WSJ,
6 Feb. 2023
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Zelenskyy has warned for weeks that Moscow aims to step up its assault after about two months of virtual stalemate along the front line that stretches across the south and east.—
Reuters,
NBC News,
31 Jan. 2023
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Slight in some respects, Philippe’s 76-minute film resonates as what is today a vanishingly rare first-hand window into the joys, terrors and vagaries of Hollywood’s golden age.—
Guy Lodge,
Variety,
1 Sep. 2025
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During the film’s official press conference, Jarmusch responded to a question about Sequoia Capital’s parallel investment in Kela, a defense-tech startup founded by Israeli intelligence units in response to the Oct. 7 terror attack.—
Emily Zemler,
Rolling Stone,
1 Sep. 2025
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These dwellings are a cornerstone of nomadic life—designed for portability, warmth, and resilience on the steppe.—
Undraa Buyannemekh,
Travel + Leisure,
30 Aug. 2025
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Dogs may also follow you from room to room or prefer to sleep near you, seeking warmth, protection, and closeness.—
Maria Azzurra Volpe,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Aug. 2025
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“Violence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/violence. Accessed 4 Sep. 2025.
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