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violation vs violence
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| violationnoun/ˌvaɪ.əˈleɪ.ʃən/ | Meaning an act of breaking a law, rule or agreement | Goes with violation of | Example Parking here is a violation of city rules and can cost you a fine. |
| violencenoun/ˈvaɪ.ə.ləns/ | Meaning actions that use force to hurt or kill people or to damage things | Goes with domestic violence | Example The new law aims to protect women from domestic violence. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
The football match ended in between the two groups of fans.