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    Violencias (en. Violence)

    /bjo.len.θjas/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    A set of acts that result in harm or suffering.
    The violences in society are a serious issue that requires attention.
    Las violencias en la sociedad son un tema grave que requiere atención.
    Beatings or physical assaults.
    Domestic violences are a problem that affects many families.
    Las violencias domésticas son un problema que afecta a muchas familias.
    Acts of force that generate fear or coercion.
    Violence at demonstrations can lead to confrontations.
    La violencia en las manifestaciones puede llevar a enfrentamientos.

    Etymology

    Derived from the Latin 'violentia', which means 'violence' or 'force'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    domestic violence
    Physical or psychological mistreatment in the home.
    violencia doméstica
    culture of violence
    Norms and behaviors that normalize violence in a society.
    cultura de la violencia
    systematic violence
    Violence that is applied continuously and in an organized manner.
    violencia sistemática

    Related Words

    aggression
    Act of physically attacking another person.
    agresión
    mistreatment
    Cruel or derogatory treatment towards someone.
    maltrato
    coercion
    Use of force or threats to compel someone to act.
    coacción

    Slang Meanings

    Extreme violence
    The situation turned into extreme violence that no one expected.
    La situación se tornó en una violencia extrema que nadie esperaba.
    Street violence
    Street violence has increased in large cities.
    La violencia callejera ha aumentado en las ciudades grandes.