Violence

Webster's Dictionary of the English Language

·noun Ravishment; rape; constupration.

II. Violence ·noun The quality or state of being violent; highly excited action, whether physical or moral; vehemence; impetuosity; force.

III. Violence ·vt To Assault; to Injure; also, to bring by violence; to Compel.

IV. Violence ·noun Injury done to that which is entitled to respect, reverence, or observance; profanation; infringement; unjust force; outrage; assault.

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