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   Vi·o·lence

   /ˈvī(ə)ləns/

   

   noun

   • 1. behavior involving physical force intended to hurt, damage, or kill someone or something. Similar brutalitybrute forceroughnessferocityfiercenesssavagerycrueltysadismbarbaritybarbarousnessbrutishnessmurderousnessbloodthirstinessruthlessnessinhumanityheartlessnesspitilessnessmercilessnessstrong-arm tacticsrare:ferityforcefulnessforcefull forcepowerpowerfulnessstrengthmightsavageryferocitybrutalitydestructivenessOpposite gentlenesskindnessweakness
   • ▪ strength of emotion or an unpleasant or destructive natural force: "the violence of her own feelings" Similar intensityseveritystrengthforcegreat forcevehemencepowerfulnesspowerpotencyferocityforcefulnesswildnessfrenziednessfurystorminesstempestuousnessturbulencelack of controllack of restraintpassionatenessrare:fervencyardencyOpposite mildness
   • ▪ the unlawful exercise of physical force or intimidation by the exhibition of such force.

   Word Origin Middle English: via Old French from Latin violentia, from violent- ‘vehement, violent’ (see violent).

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   Definition of violence in English: cite. violence. Pronunciation: /ˈvʌɪələns/ noun. [mass noun] 1behaviour involving physical force intended to hurt, damage, or kill someone or something: violence erupted in protest marchesdomestic violence against womenthe fear of physical violencescreen violence. More example sentences.

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   noun. swift and intense force: the violence of a storm. rough or injurious physical force, action, or treatment: to die by violence. an unjust or unwarranted exertion of force or power, as against rights or laws: to take over a government by violence. a violent act or proceeding.

4. www.who.int › groups › violence-prevention-allianceViolence Prevention Alliance Approach

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   This typology distinguishes four modes in which violence may be inflicted: physical; sexual; and psychological attack; and deprivation. It further divides the general definition of violence into three sub-types according to the victim-perpetrator relationship.

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   Aug 24, 2022 · Definitions. Reactive. Anger. Instrumental aggression. Definitions. Measurement. Normal. Abnormal. Aggression and violence are all around us.

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   About. See introduction. A global knowledge platform for preventing violence. The Violence Prevention Information System (Violence Info) collates published scientific information on the main types of interpersonal violence. This includes information on prevalence, consequences, risk factors, and prevention and response strategies.

7. psycnet.apa.org › doi › 10On defining violence, and why it matters. - APA PsycNet

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   A comprehensive definition of violence includes 4 essential elements: behavior that is (a) intentional, (b) unwanted, (c) nonessential, and (d) harmful. More sophisticated recognition of some elements is needed.

8. www.healthline.com › health › what-is-the-difference-betweenWhat’s the Difference Between Violence and Abuse? - Healthline

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   Aug 11, 2023 · Violence is typically defined as the use of physical force intended to cause harm, damage, or kill. However, violence may also be sexual in nature. People may also use the...