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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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
The big picture: The attack sparked national headlines and has increased awareness about violence and discrimination against Asian Americans.
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Thomas Wheatley, Axios, 14 Mar. 2025
The 11,000-square-foot museum has myriad exhibits, including those containing original slave auction ads, holograms that tell stories of enslaved people, and interactive displays that illustrate the evolution of racial violence and systemic inequality.
—Bailey Berg, AFAR Media, 14 Mar. 2025
That’s the percentage of emergency department doctors and nurses that reported witnessing at least one incidence of violence at work.
—Maria Gracia Santillana Linares, Forbes, 4 Mar. 2025
If new outbreaks of local or larger regional violence do indeed occur, the likelihood of any side achieving a zero-sum game victory becomes even more remote.
—Hannah Rae Armstrong, Foreign Affairs, 4 Mar. 2025
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Thomas Wheatley, Axios, 14 Mar. 2025
The 11,000-square-foot museum has myriad exhibits, including those containing original slave auction ads, holograms that tell stories of enslaved people, and interactive displays that illustrate the evolution of racial violence and systemic inequality.
—Bailey Berg, AFAR Media, 14 Mar. 2025
That’s the percentage of emergency department doctors and nurses that reported witnessing at least one incidence of violence at work.
—Maria Gracia Santillana Linares, Forbes, 4 Mar. 2025
If new outbreaks of local or larger regional violence do indeed occur, the likelihood of any side achieving a zero-sum game victory becomes even more remote.
—Hannah Rae Armstrong, Foreign Affairs, 4 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for violence
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This new process was driven by high-profile national incidents of police brutality, including the slaying of teenager Laquan McDonald by a Chicago police officer.—
Forrest Claypool,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Mar. 2025
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The mural near the White House went up in summer 2020 to protest police brutality and as a rebuke to President Trump in his first term.—
Cuneyt Dil,
Axios,
11 Mar. 2025
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The green, figgy freshness cuts through the intensity of Extradose’s vanilla and rum, creating a fascinating contrast that feels both sophisticated and playful.—
Kimberly Wilson,
Essence,
28 Feb. 2025
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One of the film's key scenes, in which Doyle violently interrogates a suspect, didn't initially meet the intensity director William Friedkin envisioned.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
27 Feb. 2025
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Instead of resisting their feelings of self-doubt, professionals who lean into these emotions may develop stronger interpersonal skills, outperforming their non-imposter peers in collaboration and teamwork.—
Tanya Arturi,
Forbes,
18 Mar. 2025
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Does the watering coincide with extreme emotions or stress?—
Maxine Lipner,
Verywell Health,
18 Mar. 2025
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Native, which boasts an online publication as well as a label, reported that there were no deaths but some injuries.—
Mankaprr Conteh,
Rolling Stone,
18 Mar. 2025
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The debate is the latest chapter in a decade-long conversation about head injuries in football.—
Kate Wolffe,
Sacramento Bee,
18 Mar. 2025
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Still, the market has soared in enthusiasm, with the company growing revenues for the past two years at an average of 25.9%, even when considering a massive drop in growth rates compared to pre-pandemic levels.—
GuruFocus,
Forbes,
12 Mar. 2025
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The Rage Against the Machine guitarist sat in for the two-song encore, but the focus was entirely on one of the great rock & roll catalogs, delivered with an enthusiasm that few musicians nearing 80 years old could muster.—
Stephen Thomas Erlewine,
Rolling Stone,
12 Mar. 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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Gadot has also become a controversial figure due to her public support of Israel, frequently speaking out in support of her native country since the Oct. 7 terror attack by Hamas.—
Kirsten Chuba,
The Hollywood Reporter,
15 Mar. 2025
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Read more Map shows US states allowing firing squad executions Judge blocks nitrogen gas execution in Louisiana, citing 'pain and terror' Are executions in the US on the rise?—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
15 Mar. 2025
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These sheets will remind you of your favorite T-shirt and wrap you up in comfort and lightweight warmth.—
Nora Colomer,
Fox News,
15 Mar. 2025
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Popov has a great feel for the easy warmth coursing between every member of the family, even in moments of strife, and the cast share a fun and comfortable chemistry.—
Angie Han,
The Hollywood Reporter,
13 Mar. 2025
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“Violence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/violence. Accessed 23 Mar. 2025.
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