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
This latest act of violence on a U.S. military installation — sites that are supposed to be among the most secure in the country — again raised concerns about safety and security within the armed forces’ own walls.
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Russ Bynum, Chicago Tribune, 6 Aug. 2025
But then those laurels, along with his reputation, slipped away in an act of violence that touched off years of controversy.
—Phillip Valys, Sun Sentinel, 6 Aug. 2025
Once contained to local disputes resolved between communities, the violence has exploded into mass killings fueled by population growth, the climate crisis, and the collapse of traditional peacemaking.
—Emmanuel Akinwotu, NPR, 26 July 2025
Tensions between the two communities have exploded, leading to some of the worst sectarian violence Syria has seen since the collapse of Bashar al-Assad’s dictatorship.
—Ben Smith, semafor.com, 25 July 2025
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Russ Bynum, Chicago Tribune, 6 Aug. 2025
But then those laurels, along with his reputation, slipped away in an act of violence that touched off years of controversy.
—Phillip Valys, Sun Sentinel, 6 Aug. 2025
Once contained to local disputes resolved between communities, the violence has exploded into mass killings fueled by population growth, the climate crisis, and the collapse of traditional peacemaking.
—Emmanuel Akinwotu, NPR, 26 July 2025
Tensions between the two communities have exploded, leading to some of the worst sectarian violence Syria has seen since the collapse of Bashar al-Assad’s dictatorship.
—Ben Smith, semafor.com, 25 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for violence
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The spectacle was carried out with breathtaking emptiness, revealing American values while glorifying Putin’s brutality.—
Andy J. Semotiuk,
Forbes.com,
17 Aug. 2025
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The city has previously denied using tows to make money and has denied claims that Furman was engaged in police brutality, noting he was investigated by Michigan State Police in one incident but cleared.—
Tresa Baldas,
Freep.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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La Costa’s group fitness classes span everything from yoga, spin, and Pilates to power boxing, high intensity interval training, and cardiovascular boot camp.—
Joe Yogerst,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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Cuomo would also have to demonstrate to the public how detrimental a Mamdani win would be to New York City and the Democratic Party, and deliver a higher level of intensity and passion in his messaging.—
Tom Rogers,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Aug. 2025
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Once Venus enters Leo, there will be greater emphasis on your roots, emotions and home life.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Find the quotes that capture raw emotion, then talk your offer through in simple language.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Hot days tax the body greatly and if your body is not up to the challenge, excessive environmental heat can result in severe injury and even death.—
Bryant Stamford,
The Courier-Journal,
7 Aug. 2025
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The bear was relocated to a safe, wooded area with ample food and water after no lacerations or additional injuries were noted, the DNR said.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
People.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Institutional enthusiasm for digital assets is rising, and the U.S. regulatory climate has grown friendlier, even as the economics of mining face more pressure from bitcoin’s quadrennial halving.—
Becca Bratcher,
Forbes.com,
16 Aug. 2025
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Time will tell whether ASI’s enthusiasm was ultimately strategic or premature.—
Ruxandra Iordache,
CNBC,
15 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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Far to the north, in the Montes de Maria region where Nawar Jimenez grew up, the terror instilled by armed groups is also deep-rooted.—
Ladan Anoushfar,
CNN Money,
6 Aug. 2025
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How about James Clifford, a 6-6, 235-pound tight end who averaged 9.5 yards on his receptions a year ago and is an absolute terror as an end on defense.—
Steve Brand,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Aug. 2025
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There's no better way to fill your home with warmth and coziness than burning candles.—
Maria Sabella,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 Aug. 2025
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Chinese entrepreneur Edison Deng is out to find new ways to tap that sprawling market by combining the warmth of a raising pet with the convenience of cutting-edge consumer electronics.—
Russell Flannery,
Forbes.com,
5 Aug. 2025
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“Violence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/violence. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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