violence

vi*o*lence

noun

{bc}the use of physical force so as to injure, abuse, damage, or destroy

an*ti-vi*o*lence

adjective

{bc}acting against or opposing {d_link|violence|violence}

domestic violence

noun

{bc}violent or abusive behavior directed by one family or household member against another

do violence to

idiom

{bc}to harm or weaken (something) {bc}to make (something) less effective

coun*ter*vi*o*lence

noun

{bc}{d_link|violence|violence} committed in retaliation for violence