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[ぼう()·りょく()]
bouryoku
noun

English Meaning(s) for 暴力

noun
  1. violence; mayhem

Definition and Synonyms for 暴力

Force an act of aggression (as one against a person who resists)
Synonyms: ゲバ, ゲバルト, バイオレンス, 乱暴, 乱行, , 暴力, 暴挙, 暴状, 暴行
Violence a turbulent state resulting in injuries and destruction etc.
Synonyms: バイオレンス, 乱暴, 暴力, 暴悪, 暴状, 狼藉

Meanings for each kanji in 暴力

» outburst; rave; fret; force; violence; cruelty; outrage
» power; strength; strong; strain; bear up; exert

Categories 暴力 is a member of

Hostility violent action that is hostile and usually unprovoked
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Turbulence a state of violent disturbance and disorder (as in politics or social conditions generally)
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Sample Sentences for 暴力

School violence is a big problem.
You must never resort to violence.
It was the triumph of civilization over force.
We abhor violence.
We hate violence.

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