Definition of "violence" in English

noun

1. Extreme force.

   • The violence of the storm, fortunately, was more awesome than destructive.

2. Physical action which causes destruction, harm, pain, or suffering.

   • We try to avoid violence in resolving conflicts.

3. Widespread fighting.

   • Violence between the government and the rebels continues.

4. (figuratively) Injustice, wrong.

   • The translation does violence to the original novel.

verb

1. (nonstandard) To subject to violence.