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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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2. 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.

3. www.newworldencyclopedia.org › entry › ViolenceViolence - New World Encyclopedia

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   Violence is defined as "the use of physical force so as to injure, abuse, damage, or destroy." [1] .

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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.

5. link.springer.com › chapter › 10Definitions of Violence and Aggression | SpringerLink

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   Aug 24, 2022 · Examples of aggression and violence in larger groups include bullying by groups of people; gang- and sports-related violence; mob violence, riots, lynchings; and society-wide aggression and violence such as religious, ethnic, and cultural pogroms, persecutions, and wars.

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   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. The most serious incidents include criminal damage and violence against people.

7. www.who.int › publications-detail-redirect › 9241545615World report on violence and health

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   Oct 3, 2002 · Français. The World report on violence and health is the first comprehensive review of the problem of violence on a global scale – what it is, whom it affects and what can be done about it.

8. link.springer.com › chapter › 10Definitions and Measurement of Family Violence and ... - Springer

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   Jul 15, 2023 · IPV is a prevailing type of family violence. This chapter provides an overview of common definitions and typologies to understand IPV, measurement instruments and screening tools to identify and assess the severity of IPV, and safety strategies to support IPV survivors.