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violence in Malay

keganasan

/ˈvaɪ(ə)lən(t)s/

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obsolete/ˈvaɪ.(ə)ˌlɛns/

violence in Malay: keganasan. In English, violence means extreme force.

Malay words for violence

extreme force
keganasan
action intended to cause destruction, pain or suffering
keganasan
widespread fighting
keganasan

English meaning of violence

  1. noun Extreme force.
  2. noun Physical action which causes destruction, harm, pain, or suffering.
  3. noun Widespread fighting.
  4. noun A perceived injustice, especially in the context of social justice.

Full definition of violence

violence in a sentence

  • The violence of the storm, fortunately, was more awesome than destructive.
  • We try to avoid violence in resolving conflicts.
  • Violence between the government and the rebels continues.

violence in other languages

Questions about violence in Malay

What is the meaning of violence in Malay?
Violence in Malay is keganasan.
Apakah maksud violence dalam bahasa Melayu?
Violence: keganasan.
What does violence mean in English?
Violence means extreme force.

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