CEFR B1

violence

noun

Meaning

Behavior involving physical force intended to hurt, damage, or kill someone or something.

Examples

The film was criticized for its excessive violence.
He was arrested for acts of violence against his neighbor.

Synonyms: force, aggression, brutality, atrocity

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violence (B1)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈvaɪələns/

Definition

Behavior involving physical force intended to hurt, damage, or kill someone or something.

Examples

The film was criticized for its excessive violence.
He was arrested for acts of violence against his neighbor.
The police were called to break up the violence at the stadium.

How to Use violence

violence against (prepositional phrase): Physical force directed towards a person or group. — "There has been a rise in violence against minority groups."
violence in (prepositional phrase): The occurrence of violent acts within a specific place or context. — "We need to reduce violence in our cities."
violence towards (prepositional phrase): Physical force directed at someone or something. — "He was accused of showing violence towards animals."

Synonyms of violence

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