Violence & Conflict
20 entries in the Violence & Conflict compendium.
CombatPurposeful violent conflict between combatants with intent to harm.Concentration campFacilities for internment outside legal norms, often with harsh conditions.CrueltyIntentional infliction of suffering or inaction toward another's suffering.Cruelty to animalsCruelty to animals is the infliction of suffering or harm by humans.DeportationState-ordered expulsion of individuals or groups from sovereign territory.GenocideThe intentional destruction of a human group, in whole or in part.HarassmentOffensive behavior that demeans, humiliates, or intimidates a person.Hate crimeCriminal offense motivated by bias against a social group.HostilityHostility as emotionally charged aggression and psychological extortion.HumiliationEmotion of status loss with profound psychological and social effects.InjuryPhysiological damage with shared ancient response across eukaryotes.MilitaryA heavily armed, highly organized force for warfare.OppressionOppression is unjust treatment or power over a group.PersecutionPersecution is mistreatment directed at individuals or groups.Police brutalityExcessive force by law enforcement, a civil rights violation.Psychological traumaAn emotional response to severe distressing events, studied in psychotraumatology.RiotA form of civil disorder involving public violence and property destruction.SabotageDeliberate action to weaken through disruption or destruction.ViolenceViolence is the intentional use of force causing harm.WarArmed conflict between states or organized groups, often for political aims.
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