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violence

[/ˈvaɪələns/]
nounfemininepl: violências
violência
1. behavior involving physical force intended to hurt, damage, or kill someone or something
The protest turned to violence when some demonstrators clashed with police.
O protesto virou violência quando alguns manifestantes entraram em conflito com a polícia.
2. strength of emotion or of an unpleasant or destructive natural force
The violence of the storm caught everyone by surprise.
A violência da tempestade surpreendeu a todos.
3. intense, turbulent, or furious and destructive action or force
He spoke with violence about the injustice.
Ele falou com violência sobre a injustiça.
Synonyms
aggressionbrutalityforcefiercenessferocityvehemence
Antonyms
peacecalmnessgentlenessrestraintserenity

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
violência
standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
violência
same as general Brazilian Portuguese
Rio de Janeiro
violência
same as general Brazilian Portuguese; may be emphasized colloquially
Portugal
violência
identical usage; formal and informal contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

act of violence
domestic violence
violence begets violence
do violence to something (meaning to treat unfairly or misrepresent)
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