英語

violence

gb/vˈaɪələns/ us/vˈaɪələns/
B1 英語
~ 1800
語義
0件の語義
名詞 B1 action
1

use of physical force to harm

When someone uses physical force to hurt people or damage things.

用法パターン: [someone] uses violence against [someone/something]
よくある間違い:
Learners sometimes confuse 'violence' with 'violation'. 'Violation' means breaking a rule or law, not necessarily using physical force.
類義語
brutality (Emphasizes extreme cruelty and savagery in the use of force.) | aggression (Focuses more on hostile behavior, not always physical.)
対義語
peace (A state without conflict or physical harm.) | nonviolence (The principle of avoiding physical force to resolve conflicts.)
コロケーション
domestic violence |violent crime |acts of violence |violence against women |erupt into violence
テーマ
crime |conflict |law |health |core_vocabulary
例文
  • The protest remained peaceful until a small group began using violence.
  • The movie contains scenes of graphic violence.
  • Authorities are working to reduce gang violence in the city.
  • He was arrested for committing an act of violence against his neighbor.
学習者向け例文
  • Violence is a problem in some cities.
  • The man used violence to take the money.
  • They want to stop violence in schools.
  • Violence can hurt many people.
名詞 B2 entity
2

extreme force or intensity

Very strong and dangerous force, like in a storm or an angry reaction.

類義語
fury (Emphasizes intense, uncontrolled power, often emotional or natural.) | ferocity (Highlights wild and savage intensity.)
対義語
calm (A lack of force, movement, or disturbance.)
コロケーション
the violence of the storm |with sudden violence |violence of the explosion
テーマ
nature |emotions |core_vocabulary
例文
  • The violence of the hurricane destroyed hundreds of homes.
  • He slammed the door with unexpected violence.
  • They were shocked by the sheer violence of her reaction.
学習者向け例文
  • The violence of the wind broke the tree.
  • He spoke with violence in his voice.
  • The violence of the waves sank the boat.
文法
辞書形
violence
IPA
GB/vˈaɪələns/
US/vˈaɪələns/
音節・強勢
vi - ol - ence (3音節)
Stress on 1st syllable (vi)
活用形
Noun
  • Base: violence
  • Plural: violence
関連語
Core family
violent adjective B1 violently adverb B1
Related words
violate verb B2 violation noun B1
Negative and opposite forms
nonviolent adjective nonviolence noun
Advanced or less common
violator noun
表現

break out in violence

1
/bɹˈeɪk ˈaʊt ˈɪn vˈaɪələns/
fixed phrase

suddenly become violent

To suddenly start fighting or hurting people.

例文
  • The peaceful protest broke out in violence after dark.
  • Violence broke out in several parts of the city.

erupt into violence

1
/ɪɹˈʌpt ˈɪntu vˈaɪələns/
fixed phrase

quickly become violent

To suddenly change from being calm to fighting or hurting people.

例文
  • The meeting erupted into violence when tempers flared.
  • The game erupted into violence after a foul call.

escalate into violence

1
/ˈɛskəlˌeɪt ˈɪntu vˈaɪələns/
fixed phrase

conflict grows violent

When an argument or problem becomes violent over time.

例文
  • The argument escalated into violence before police arrived.
  • What began as a disagreement escalated into violence.

turn to violence

1
/tˈɚn tə vˈaɪələns/
fixed phrase

resort to violent action

To decide to use force to get what you want or solve a problem.

例文
  • When negotiations failed, some protesters turned to violence.
  • He never turns to violence, preferring peaceful solutions.

domestic violence

1
/dəmˈɛstɪk vˈaɪələns/
fixed phrase

Abuse within a household or family relationship

Violence or bad treatment between people in the same family or home, often between partners.

例文
  • 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.

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