tyranny; abuse of power; violence (of a storm)
Refers to oppressive, violent force exerted by a person, group, or natural phenomenon. Often used in literary or formal contexts to describe overwhelming, destructive power.
The people suffered under the dictator's tyranny.
The violence of the typhoon struck the coastal town.
Compound of 暴 (violence, outburst) and 威 (power, authority). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the combination conveys the sense of violent, oppressive power.