ultra-violence

A form of ultraviolence — Unnecessary, unprovoked (usually brutal) violence; violent acts simply for the thrill and entertainment of it.

Meanings

nounultra-violence (uncountable)
  1. alternativeuncountableAlternative spelling of ultraviolence.
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