violence
When someone uses physical force to hurt people or damage things.
The use of physical force with the intention of injuring, damaging, or killing someone or something.
Very strong and dangerous force, like in a storm or an angry reaction.
Extreme and destructive force, often referring to natural phenomena or strong emotions.
- Base: violence
- Plural: violence
break out in violence
1suddenly become violent
To suddenly start fighting or hurting people.
- The peaceful protest broke out in violence after dark.
- Violence broke out in several parts of the city.
erupt into violence
1quickly become violent
To suddenly change from being calm to fighting or hurting people.
- The meeting erupted into violence when tempers flared.
- The game erupted into violence after a foul call.
escalate into violence
1conflict grows violent
When an argument or problem becomes violent over time.
- The argument escalated into violence before police arrived.
- What began as a disagreement escalated into violence.
turn to violence
1resort to violent action
To decide to use force to get what you want or solve a problem.
- When negotiations failed, some protesters turned to violence.
- He never turns to violence, preferring peaceful solutions.
domestic violence
1Abuse within a household or family relationship
Violence or bad treatment between people in the same family or home, often between partners.
- Domestic violence is a serious crime that affects millions worldwide.
- The organization provides support for victims of domestic violence.
- The shelter provides support for survivors of domestic violence.
- Domestic violence is a serious crime that can happen in any community.