violence
intermediateB2/ˈvaɪ.ə.ləns/ · vi-o-lence
Behavior involving physical force intended to hurt, damage, or kill someone or something.
Meanings
Behavior involving physical force intended to hurt, damage, or kill someone or something.
ایسی حرکات جس میں جسمانی طاقت استعمال کی جائے تاکہ کسی کو نقصان پہنچایا جائے یا مارا جائے۔
تشدد
tashadud
Synonyms
Common Collocations
- domestic violence
- gun violence
- escalation of violence
Example Sentences
The violence in the region has increased significantly over the past year.
اس علاقے میں تشدد پچھلے سال کے دوران نمایاں طور پر بڑھ گیا ہے۔
Is ilaqay mein tashadud pichlay saal ke doran numayan tor par barh gaya hai.
To combat violence, we need effective legal measures.
تشدد سے نمٹنے کے لئے ہمیں موثر قانونی اقدامات کی ضرورت ہے۔
Tashadud se nimatne ke liye humein mo'asar qanooni iqdamat ki zaroorat hai.
The documentary highlighted the impact of violence on children.
دستاویزی فلم نے بچوں پر تشدد کے اثرات کو اجاگر کیا۔
Dastavez film ne bachon par tashadud ke asraat ko ujagar kiya.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of 'violence' as a 'violent' act; both share the base.
Imagine a scene of conflict where aggression is displayed violently.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
خود کو خود سے بچاتا ہوں، پر تشدد تو بڑھتا ہی ہے
Khud ko khud se bachata hun, par tashadud to barhta hi hai
I protect myself from myself, yet violence only increases.
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
تشدد کا جواب تشدد نہیں ہوتا
Tashadud ka jawab tashadud nahin hota
Violence is not answered with violence.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Latin "violentia" — vehemence, impetuosity, force
First known use: 14th century
The term has evolved from Latin 'violentia' to Middle French 'violence' and then to Modern English.