violences

Noun

violence (countable and uncountable, plural violences)

1. Extreme force.
   • The violence of the storm, fortunately, was more awesome than destructive.
2. Physical action which causes destruction, harm, pain, or suffering.
   • We try to avoid violence in resolving conflicts.
3. Widespread fighting.
   • Violence between the government and the rebels continues.
4. (figuratively) A perceived injustice, especially in the context of social justice.
   • The translation does violence to the original novel.

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