Violence
/ˈvaɪ.ə.ləns/noun
Behavior involving physical force intended to hurt, damage, or kill someone or something.
Did you know?The word 'violence' is linked to the Latin 'vis', meaning 'force', suggesting a primal connection to raw power and domination.
Etymological Timeline
Latin
Latin
violentia
“Vehemence, forceful behavior or action.”
Old French
Old French
violence
“Force; physical aggression.”
14th Century
Middle English
violence
“Physical force; injury or harm to someone.”
Modern English
English
violence
“The use of physical force to harm or damage.”