violent past

collocation in English

meaningsofviolentandpast

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violent
adjective
uk
/ˈvaɪə.lənt/us
/ˈvaɪə.lənt/
using force to hurt ...
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past
noun[S]
uk
/pɑːst/us
/pæst/
the period before and until, but not including, the ...
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(Definition ofviolentandpastfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

Examplesofviolent past

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It is imperative that transitional regimes do not conspire to 'forget' theirviolentpast.
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Aviolentpastnot only predisposes one to violence, it is also likely that violence itself becomes a causal determinant of violence.
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The kind of discursive stories that can be accessed through dialogue and which can be transformed into polyphonic histories of aviolentpastare characterised by their possession of plots.
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If the mark of a troubled people is that its future is more frightening than itsviolentpast, then this may be regarded as a troubled people.
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We know that they have neither deserted them nor in any way turned from theirviolentpastor from the concept of violence succeeding.
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The people remember their country'sviolentpast.
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The town had aviolentpastand was home to many outlaws.
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A war memorial plaque tells visitors of the historical andviolentpastof this place.
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Felicia is considered bad luck due to herviolentpastand confrontational personality.
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At some point, he experienced a change of heart, choosing to put hisviolentpastbehind him.
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Others agreed it was reminiscent of the group'sviolentpastand public outcry ensued.
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Unknown to them, the house has aviolentpast.
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