Violence
8 lettersnouncommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
Behaviour involving physical force intended to hurt, damage, or kill. It can also refer to intense or destructive natural forces.
“The organisation campaigns against violence in all its forms and promotes peaceful conflict resolution.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/ˈvaɪ(ə)ləns/
Syllables
vi·o·lence
Related Words
Synonyms
aggressionbrutality
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Wordle
Contains -ENCE ending; letter V at start and letter E appears twice
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Scrabble
Worth 13 points; the V (4 points) and C (3 points) add good value
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