Antonyms for violence

Grammar : Noun

Spell : vahy-uh-luhns

Phonetic Transcription : ˈvaɪ ə ləns

Definition of violence

Origin : late 13c., "physical force used to inflict injury or damage," from Anglo-French and Old French violence, from Latin violentia "vehemence, impetuosity," from violentus "vehement, forcible," probably related to violare (see violation). Weakened sense of "improper treatment" is attested from 1590s.

noun extreme force, intensity

Example sentences :

In view of the violence you made use of, I consider that you owe my son an apology.
Extract from : « Brave and Bold » by Horatio Alger

And to the violence which prevailed was added the most unblushing bribery.
Extract from : « The Grand Old Man » by Richard B. Cook

I don't know what to write, about your answering that man of violence.
Extract from : « Clarissa, Volume 1 (of 9) » by Samuel Richardson

Communism maintains that social wrongs can be corrected only by violence.
Extract from : « United States Presidents' Inaugural Speeches » by Various

Dick suddenly aroused, and spoke with the violence of one sure.
Extract from : « Within the Law » by Marvin Dana

He brought his huge fist down on the desk with violence, and his voice was forbidding.
Extract from : « Within the Law » by Marvin Dana

To do violence to any one is a strange way of setting about inspiring love.
Extract from : « The Imaginary Invalid » by Molire

The violence of her feelings, which must wear her out, may be easily kept in irritation.
Extract from : « Lady Susan » by Jane Austen

They offered him no violence, and he performed his errand safely.
Extract from : « Cameos from English History, from Rollo to Edward II » by Charlotte Mary Yonge

All the treaties he makes are forced from him by violence or cunning.
Extract from : « The Dream » by Emile Zola

Synonyms for violence

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