"ultraviolence" meaning in English

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Noun

Audio: En-au-ultraviolence.ogg
Etymology: From ultra- + violence. Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|ultra|violence}} ultra- + violence Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} ultraviolence (uncountable)
  1. Unnecessary, unprovoked (usually brutal) violence; violent acts simply for the thrill and entertainment of it. Tags: uncountable Synonyms: ultra-violence

Alternative forms

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