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Assault, battery, the use of [[physical force]] which is swift and intense to cause [[injury]]. An attack against [[individual rights]]. Rough vehemence which causes damage to [[human]]s, [[animal]]s, and property.
Assault, battery, the use of [[physical force]] which is swift and intense to cause [[injury]], unless, of course, it is slow and gradual but degrading the capabilities of its target. An attack against [[individual rights]]. Rough vehemence which causes damage to [[human]]s, [[animal]]s, and property.

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Violence [r]: Assault, battery, the use of physical force which is swift and intense to cause injury, unless, of course, it is slow and gradual but degrading the capabilities of its target. An attack against individual rights. Rough vehemence which causes damage to humans, animals, and property.