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violence

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/ˈvaɪ.ə.ləns/ · vi-o-lence

Behavior involving physical force intended to hurt, damage, or kill someone or something.

Meanings

nounformal

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

aggressionbrutalityassaultحملہتشددظلم

Antonyms

peacecalmharmonyامنخاموشیہم آہنگی

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.

Easily Confused With

violation:While 'violence' refers to physical force, 'violation' pertains to breaking a law or rule.

Word Family

violent
adjectiveتشدد پسند
violently
adverbتشدد سے
violence-free
adjectiveتشدد سے پاک

See Also

💡 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.