Definition of Violence

the use of physical force to harm someone

Examples of Violence in a sentence

The violence continued as more and more protestors were beaten by police in the streets.  🔊

Violence has left over 225 people dead in Chicago just this year.  🔊

To reduce gun violence, lawmakers are asking for stricter laws on who can own firearms.  🔊

Violence continues to happen downtown with several people being beat up and robbed just this week.  🔊

I am a fan of the movie, but the violence and bloodshed in some of the scenes make it bad for children to watch.  🔊

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