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    Violencia (en. Violence)

    /bjo.len.'θja/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Aggressive behavior that causes physical or psychological harm.
    Domestic violence is a serious social issue.
    La violencia en el hogar es un problema social grave.
    Excessive use of force that infringes on people's rights.
    Police violence has been condemned internationally.
    La violencia policial ha sido condenada internacionalmente.
    An act that causes suffering or harm.
    Violence in the streets increases every year.
    La violencia en las calles aumenta cada año.

    Etymology

    Comes from the Latin 'violentia', which means force, wrath.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    gender-based violence
    A form of violence based on gender that primarily affects women.
    violencia de género
    domestic violence
    Violence that occurs within the family environment.
    violencia intrafamiliar
    structural violence
    Violence that results from social and institutional inequality.
    violencia estructural

    Related Words

    aggressiveness
    Tendency to act violently or to cause harm.
    agresividad
    mistreatment
    Cruel or violent treatment towards a person.
    maltrato
    abuse
    Misuse of force or power over someone.
    abuso
    conflict
    Situation of confrontation or struggle between people or groups.
    conflito

    Slang Meanings

    Brawl
    There was a brawl at the party that led to violence.
    Hubo una bronca en la fiesta que llevó a la violencia.
    Hit
    They hit him due to the violence of the incident.
    Le dieron un golpe por la violencia del incidente.