depiction of violence

collocation in English

meaningsofdepictionandviolence

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depiction
noun[C or U]
uk
/dɪˈpɪk.ʃən/us
/dɪˈpɪk.ʃən/
the way that something is represented ...
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violence
noun[U]
uk
/ˈvaɪə.ləns/us
/ˈvaɪə.ləns/
actions or words that are intended to ...
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(Definition ofdepictionandviolencefrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

Examplesofdepiction of violence

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First, the casualdepictionofviolence—violence of language and violence of action—is becoming altogether too customary.
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It recognises that it has a responsibility to respond to public concerns and that public attitudes to thedepictionofviolenceare changing.
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We can prevent thedepictionofviolencein newsreels.
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I do not differentiate between thedepictionofviolenceon the news and on fictional programmes.
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However, there is no doubt that thedepictionofviolencecan have a deep and lasting impression on those who are most vulnerable.
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The increase in cross-border broadcasting of commercials and thedepictionofviolenceraise new challenges to for traditional advertising control mechanisms.
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I believe that thedepictionofviolencein news broadcasting can be a positive good when it shows evil men doing terrible things to others.
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However, the game also received controversy, with criticism directed at the game'sdepictionofviolence, and the ability to drive under the influence of alcohol.
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As a result, the game'sdepictionofviolenceis very cartoon-like without losing any of its intensity.
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Everydepictionofviolencefrom adults towards children from the original series was removed too.
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The show struggled to attract an audience and drew criticism for its often graphicdepictionofviolence.
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This should consequently encourage public debate about thedepictionofviolencein the media or about other matters of concern.
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They contravened the rules regarding protection of children by appropriate scheduling, appropriatedepictionofviolencebefore the 9pm watershed and appropriate depiction of potentially offensive content.
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They contravened the rules regarding protection of children by appropriate scheduling, appropriatedepictionofviolencebefore the 9 p.m. watershed and appropriate depiction of potentially offensive content.
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Kondracki's graphicdepictionofviolencewas controversial.
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I am viewing the issue in the round and considering the total number of depictions of violence.
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This, combined with its graphic depictions of violence, accentuated the film's uncompromising subject matter.
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Some other critics also objected to the film's depictions of violence and sexuality.
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The lyrics are noted for their over-the-top depictions of violence and heavy use of profanity.
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Radecki is profoundly against depictions of violence in any form.
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