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Behaviour involving physical force intended to hurt or damage

Great physical force

The intensity in a destructive natural force

The intensity or passion of an emotion

An aggressive and violent physical act against a person or object

A loud and impassioned noise or disturbance

Hostile or aggressive behavior

Violent or forcible action used to coerce someone into doing something against their will

The act or state of physically fighting

An extremely wicked or cruel act, typically one involving physical violence or injury

The consequences or negative results of a thing or event

A physical and noisy fight or confrontation due to a disagreement

A feeling of great displeasure or anger

A direct assault by troops on a fortified place

Mental illness marked by periods of great excitement or euphoria, delusions, and overactivity

Physical damage caused to something

The state or fact of being crude, vulgar, or generally lacking in class or decorum

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Noun

Behaviour involving physical force intended to hurt or damage

bloodthirstiness

destructiveness

strong-arm tactics

cruel treatment

lack of control

lack of restraint

rough treatment

hard-heartedness

remorselessness

cold-bloodedness

hardheartedness

insensitiveness

cold-heartedness

lack of sympathy

black-heartedness

lack of charity

unforgivingness

inconsiderateness

stone-heartedness

lack of feeling

lack of compassion

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“New laws have been passed in a bid to tackle increasing levels of violence against hospital staff.”

Noun

Great physical force

destructiveness

“The violence with which he would sock his opponent in the boxing ring would stun many onlookers.”

Noun

The intensity in a destructive natural force

tempestuousness

destructiveness

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“The violence of the wind had lessened, though the air remained redolent with the smell of dust.”

Noun

The intensity or passion of an emotion

wholeheartedness

intensity of feeling

domineeringness

self-assuredness

burning passion

fire in the belly

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“He used every means in his power to render himself agreeable to her, and gave her every demonstration of the violence of his passion.”

Noun

An aggressive and violent physical act against a person or object

physical assault

physical attack

physical violence

sexual interference

sexual misconduct

act of aggression

act of violence

actual bodily harm

grievous bodily harm

assault and battery

domestic violence

indecent assault

rough treatment

corporal punishment

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Noun

A loud and impassioned noise or disturbance

alarums and excursions

all hell broken loose

breach of the peace

reign of terror

ungovernableness

uncontrollability

disorganization^US

disorganisation^UK

topsy-turviness

Sturm und Drang

discombobulation

street fighting

violent disorder

insubordination

guerrilla activity

government takeover

seizure of power

act of resistance

underground activity

act of defiance

hustle and bustle

hell broke loose

rough and tumble

difference of opinion

misunderstanding

exchange of blows

rough-and-tumble

dissatisfaction

fuss and feathers

fuss and bother

physical encounter

wrestling match

knock-down-drag-out

bit of argy-bargy

all hell breaking loose

monkey business

hectic activity

tempest in a teapot

much ado about nothing

storm in a teacup

pins and needles

toing and froing

comings and goings

state of unrest

three-ring circus

scene of confusion

outbreak of violence

utter confusion

noise pollution

climbing the walls

acrimonious exchange

exchange of views

verbal sparring

bone of contention

sound pollution

exhibition of oneself

display of emotion

violent protest

mental distress

violent demonstration

destructive protest

riotous protest

fighting in the streets

civil disobedience

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Noun

Hostile or aggressive behavior

contentiousness

quarrelsomeness

disputatiousness

destructiveness

willingness to fight

chip on your shoulder

disagreeableness

argumentativeness

confrontational attitude

intimidating manner

hostile behavior

fighting spirit

troublesomeness

cantankerousness

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Noun

Violent or forcible action used to coerce someone into doing something against their will

pressurisation^UK

pressurization^US

strong-arm tactic

strong arm tactics

strong-arm tactics

reign of terror

victimisation^UK

victimization^US

pressurizing^US

demoralizing^US

demoralising^UK

pressurising^UK

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Noun

The act or state of physically fighting

military action

exchange of blows

passage of arms

physical encounter

military operation

armed confrontation

rough and tumble

breach of the peace

wrestling match

significant contact

passage at arms

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Noun

An extremely wicked or cruel act, typically one involving physical violence or injury

act of barbarity

act of brutality

act of savagery

act of wickedness

act of violence

misdemeanour^UK

mischievousness

moral transgression

misbehaviour^UK

criminal offense

violation of the law

infraction of the law

criminal action

breach of the law

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Noun

The consequences or negative results of a thing or event

physical energy

impelling force

continuing motion

propulsive force

propelling force

full head of steam

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Noun

A physical and noisy fight or confrontation due to a disagreement

rough-and-tumble

outbreak of violence

knock-down-drag-out

breach of the peace

exchange of blows

physical encounter

wrestling match

significant contact

rough and tumble

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Noun

A feeling of great displeasure or anger

cantankerousness

low boiling point

wounded feelings

righteous anger

fit of bad temper

fit of ill temper

uncertain temper

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Noun

A direct assault by troops on a fortified place

act of aggression

military operation

commencement of hostilities

bombing campaign

lightning attack

saturation bombing

surprise attack

hit-and-run raid

hit-and-run attack

tip-and-run raid

military campaign

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Noun

Mental illness marked by periods of great excitement or euphoria, delusions, and overactivity

mental disorder

unsoundness of mind

unreasonableness

mental derangement

mental unbalance

personality disorder

mental instability

mental disturbance

psychological maladjustment

psychological disorder

temporary insanity

temporary madness

psychopathology

senile dementia

Alzheimer's disease

cognitive decline

mental deterioration

personality change

softening of the brain

mental ill-health

emotional disorder

neurotic disorder

unbalanced mind

mental sickness

emotional instability

nervous disorder

nervous breakdown

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Noun

Physical damage caused to something

deleteriousness

razing to the ground

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Noun

The state or fact of being crude, vulgar, or generally lacking in class or decorum

lack of refinement

lack of sophistication

unsophisticatedness

thoughtlessness

distastefulness

ungentlemanliness

discourteousness

unacceptability

disrespectfulness

inconsideration

inconsiderateness

lack of respect

lack of civility

lack of consideration

lack of politeness

lack of manners

unladylike behaviour

ungentlemanly behaviour

lack of social grace

ill-manneredness

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