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violence

/ˈvaɪələns/
English Definition
n. use of physical force
中文释义
暴力,暴力行为
Example Sentence

The documentary examined how social tensions can escalate into violence if not addressed through dialogue.

这部纪录片探讨了如果社会紧张不通过对话解决,如何会升级为暴力。

Synonyms
force brutality aggression
Antonyms
peace gentleness
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Practice — Definition Match

Which choice best defines “violence”?

  1. A The process of improving or developing something
  2. B View; expectancy, perspective
  3. C A person who watches something
  4. D Use of physical force
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D — Use of physical force. “violence” means use of physical force.

Practice — Which Word Fits?

Which word means “use of physical force”?

  1. A progress
  2. B violence
  3. C observer
  4. D outlook
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B — violence. “violence” means use of physical force.

Common questions about “violence”

What does “violence” mean?

violence — use of physical force. In Chinese: 暴力,暴力行为.

How do you pronounce “violence”?

violence is pronounced /ˈvaɪələns/.

How is “violence” used in a sentence?

The documentary examined how social tensions can escalate into violence if not addressed through dialogue. (这部纪录片探讨了如果社会紧张不通过对话解决,如何会升级为暴力。)

What are synonyms for “violence”?

force, brutality, aggression — all close in meaning to violence (use of physical force).

What is the opposite of “violence”?

peace, gentleness — each the opposite of violence (use of physical force).

Is “violence” an SAT vocabulary word?

Yes. violence is on the SAT Prep Basic list — the everyday academic words the SAT assumes you already have. The Digital SAT does not test vocabulary in isolation; words like this one are tested through Words in Context questions, where you choose the word that completes a passage most logically and precisely.

How can I remember “violence”?

violence (violence)

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