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
Meanwhile, in the world’s most dire humanitarian crisis, where access for emergency food and medical workers has been made increasingly difficult by warring parties, people are fleeing violence on foot, children are malnourished, and Sudanese are dying from treatable conditions.
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Chris Boccia, ABC News, 13 July 2025
Gaza Humanitarian Foundation denies there has been any violence in or around its sites.
—arkansasonline.com, 12 July 2025
There were flashes of violence, something on the order of a Laker championship parade that went on too long.
—Jim Newton, Mercury News, 12 July 2025
Planned Parenthood is a popular place for transgender patients because the doctors are familiar with their needs and the clinics have security, which protects them from violence, the patient said.
—Meg Wingerter, Denver Post, 11 July 2025
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Chris Boccia, ABC News, 13 July 2025
Gaza Humanitarian Foundation denies there has been any violence in or around its sites.
—arkansasonline.com, 12 July 2025
There were flashes of violence, something on the order of a Laker championship parade that went on too long.
—Jim Newton, Mercury News, 12 July 2025
Planned Parenthood is a popular place for transgender patients because the doctors are familiar with their needs and the clinics have security, which protects them from violence, the patient said.
—Meg Wingerter, Denver Post, 11 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for violence
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Kenya’s biggest cities have been roiled for days by protesters demonstrating against stagnating growth, soaring inequality, and police brutality.—
semafor.com,
semafor.com,
11 July 2025
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The entire world needs to stand up and condemn the severe incident, which again reveals the brutality of Hamas.—
Zach LaChance,
The Washington Examiner,
6 July 2025
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Cooler temperatures raise level of play The temperature dropped, and the intensity rose.—
Michael Cox,
New York Times,
10 July 2025
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Expressing Emotions Supports Emotional Regulation While many try to instinctively suppress uncomfortable emotions, research shows that simply putting your feelings into words can powerfully help regulate emotional intensity.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
9 July 2025
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Pay attention to their body language, tone of voice, and underlying emotions.—
Heather V. MacArthur,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
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Wedding planning brought excitement and emotion, but also a surprise challenge Madi didn’t see coming.—
Ashley Vega,
People.com,
1 July 2025
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Since going down with Covid-19 during Women’s Euro 2022, a succession of injuries have limited Miedema’s international appearances.—
Asif Burhan,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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Samir had been shot in the back, and died of his injuries, Police Chief Todd Bettison said.—
Mike Stunson,
Kansas City Star,
1 July 2025
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It was never built, because understanding dolphin language was never a research priority, but the whole project just feels very 1970s in its inspiration and enthusiasm.—
Eva Amsen,
Forbes.com,
11 July 2025
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Crucially for Spurs, that enthusiasm in possession doesn’t wane without it.—
Thom Harris,
New York Times,
11 July 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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Sami Al-Arian, a former University of South Florida professor who is associated with the Gaza Tribunal, admitted to conspiring to aid the Palestinian Islamic Jihad terror group in 2006.—
David Zimmermann,
The Washington Examiner,
12 July 2025
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Pearl, who is Jewish, has expressed his fervent support for Israel in the face of rising antisemitism in the U.S. since the Oct. 7 terror attacks in Israel.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
11 July 2025
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Wood flooring, found here and throughout much of the home, adds a feeling a warmth.—
James Alexander,
Hartford Courant,
13 July 2025
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Science backs this up: Simple expressions of warmth can lower stress hormones for both giver and receiver.—
Belal Aftab,
Mercury News,
13 July 2025
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“Violence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/violence. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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