1. behavior involving physical force intended to hurt, damage, or kill someone or something
2. strength of emotion or an unpleasant or destructive natural force

Examples

• The movie contained scenes of graphic violence.
• Police are working to reduce violence in the neighborhood.
• He was arrested for domestic violence.
• The violence of the storm surprised everyone.
• She spoke out against violence in schools.
• The protesters condemned all forms of violence.
• The violence of his reaction shocked his friends.