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
By 1960, as Black voters and office-seekers continued to endure poll taxes and brutal violence in the Jim Crow South, the English-literacy test in New York affected mainly Puerto Ricans, then the city’s poorest ethnic group.
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Robert Polner, New York Daily News, 13 June 2026
America’s relations with its co-hosts are strained, and there are fears of cartel violence in Mexico.
—The Week Uk, TheWeek, 13 June 2026
The mayor’s social media message follows multiple incidents involving Knicks fans harassing Spurs supporters, some of which escalated into physical violence.
—Chantz Martin Outkick, FOXNews.com, 13 June 2026
Photograph is more than a historical footnote For Haitians, however, looking for positive news amid their homeland’s political turmoil and gang violence, the photograph has become more than a historical footnote.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 13 June 2026
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Robert Polner, New York Daily News, 13 June 2026
America’s relations with its co-hosts are strained, and there are fears of cartel violence in Mexico.
—The Week Uk, TheWeek, 13 June 2026
The mayor’s social media message follows multiple incidents involving Knicks fans harassing Spurs supporters, some of which escalated into physical violence.
—Chantz Martin Outkick, FOXNews.com, 13 June 2026
Photograph is more than a historical footnote For Haitians, however, looking for positive news amid their homeland’s political turmoil and gang violence, the photograph has become more than a historical footnote.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 13 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for violence
Noun
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For a president who frequently threatens his opponents with violence, that brutality is surely part of the allure.—
Bhumika Tharoor,
The Atlantic,
9 June 2026
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In the years since, Corado’s name has become a rallying cry for the local movement against police brutality.—
James Queally,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2026
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Ancelotti pointed out that a number of underdogs at this year’s World Cup have been showing great intensity.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
19 June 2026
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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.—
Laura Bauer
June 18,
Kansas City Star,
18 June 2026
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Calmus said the uncertainty and emotions that come with having a newborn in intensive care can be difficult to navigate.—
Dillon Thomas,
CBS News,
20 June 2026
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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.—
Andrew J. Campa,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
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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.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
19 June 2026
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Dangerous shore break can throw a swimmer or surfer head first into the bottom causing neck and back injuries.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
19 June 2026
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Yet signs of pressing persist as the Padres steer solutions toward aggressiveness on the basepaths.—
Jeff Sanders,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 June 2026
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The aggressiveness was needed on a night Spurs head coach directed players to pick Brunson up full-court after San Antonio makes.—
Fiifi Frimpong,
New York Daily News,
6 June 2026
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For much of her defining run, Lizzo was emblematic of an idyllic extramusical experiment, her songs a wellspring for yas queen enthusiasm.—
Sheldon Pearce,
NPR,
16 June 2026
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The Tartan Army of 2026 has journeyed to America with similar enthusiasm, and unrealistic expectations have been loaded upon the shoulders of McTominay.—
Ed Caesar,
New Yorker,
16 June 2026
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Brianna and Kierianna Long now face several charges in connection with the May 30 incident, including assault with intent to murder, assault with intent to do great bodily harm less than murder and assault with a dangerous weapon, according to local reports.—
Landon Mion,
FOXNews.com,
15 June 2026
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He was also convicted of assault and abuse in close relationships.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
15 June 2026
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Everything that had made her herself — the warmth, the animals, the cousins who stayed behind — was suddenly gone.—
Seth Abramovitch,
HollywoodReporter,
17 June 2026
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The nurturing Moon enters your sign, lighting your 1st House of Identity, so your natural warmth and creativity feel easier to share without overthinking.—
Tarot.com,
Chicago Tribune,
17 June 2026
Cite this Entry
“Violence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/violence. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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