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violence meaning in Punjabi

ਹਿੰਸਾ hinsā

/ˈvaɪ(ə)lən(t)s/

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obsolete/ˈvaɪ.(ə)ˌlɛns/

violence in Punjabi: ਹਿੰਸਾ (hinsā). In English, violence means extreme force.

Punjabi words for violence

extreme force
ਹਿੰਸਾ hinsā
action intended to cause destruction, pain or suffering
ਹਿੰਸਾ hinsā
widespread fighting
ਹਿੰਸਾ hinsā
injustice, wrong
ਹਿੰਸਾ hinsā

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 Punjabi

What is the meaning of violence in Punjabi?
Violence in Punjabi is ਹਿੰਸਾ (hinsā).
violence ਦਾ ਪੰਜਾਬੀ ਵਿੱਚ ਕੀ ਅਰਥ ਹੈ?
Violence: ਹਿੰਸਾ (hinsā).
What does violence mean in English?
Violence means extreme force.

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