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violence (n)
Synonyms: physical force, pugnaciousness, pugnacity, aggression, fighting, savagery, brutality, cruelty, sadism, bloodshed, carnage

Antonym: peacefulness


Synonyms: ferocity, strength, force, fierceness, viciousness, vehemence, forcefulness, passion, might, intensity, power

Antonym: gentleness
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