coun|ter|vi|o|lence

coun|ter|vi|o|lence
coun|ter|vi|o|lence «KOWN tuhr VY uh luhns», noun.
violence in reaction to or retaliation for some violent act: »

The violence…exemplified by lynchings and other unlawful injuries, has provoked counterviolence in many quarters (Earl Warren).


Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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