violence

Definition for violence

noun as in extreme force, intensity

Strongest matches

assault, attack, bloodshed, brutality, clash, confusion, cruelty, disorder, disturbance, fighting, rampage, struggle, terrorism

Strong matches

abandon, acuteness, bestiality, blowup, coercion, compulsion, constraint, destructiveness, duress, ferocity, fervor, fierceness, flap, frenzy, fury, fuss, harshness, murderousness, onslaught, passion, power, roughness, ruckus, rumble, savagery, severity, sharpness, storm, storminess, tumult, turbulence, uproar, vehemence, wildness

Weak matches

brute force, foul play, raging

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"They are dangerous endorsements of violence and hate."

From BBC

“For far too long, we’ve watched the radical left normalize threats, call for assassinations, and cheer on political violence. That era is over,” she said.

From Salon

The documentary looks at how South Asian men in the 1960s and 70s faced racism, being refused entry to some pubs, which often led to violence.

From BBC

Vance has said the government will “go after the NGO network that foments, facilitates and engages in violence,” in a reference to nonprofits he alleges are supporting illegal activities.

From Salon

Yousuf Mohammad's journey from playing for Somalia's national team to coaching boys and girls at south Belfast's Rosario FC is one of violence, extortion and the human will to survive.

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