Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word Behavior involving physical force intended to hurt, damage, or kill someone or something.
Violence
/ˈvaɪələns/Synonyms:
Antonyms:
Examples:
I don't like violence in movies.There was a rise in street violence last year.
Etymology:
The word violence has its roots in Middle English, borrowed from Old French violence, which in turn came from Latin violentia, meaning vehemence, impetuosity, from violentus, meaning vehement or impetuous.
Usage Statistics:
84 mentions per 1 million words 
Hint: Frequency according to COCA
Often
Hint: Frequency according to COCA
© 2026 Lithium Lab Pte Ltd