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   Vi·o·lent

   /ˈvī(ə)lənt/

   

   adjective

   • 1. using or involving physical force intended to hurt, damage, or kill someone or something: "a violent confrontation with riot police" Similar brutalvicioussavageharshroughaggressivebullyingthreateningterrorizingfiercewildintemperatehotheadedhot-temperedbloodthirstyferociousberserkfrenziedin a frenzyout of controlbarbarousbarbaricthuggishcutthroathomicidalmurderousmaniacalrabidinhumanheartlesscallousruthlessmercilesspitilesscruelinformal:radgepowerfulforcefulhardsharpsmartstrongvigorousmightyheftyharshthunderoussavageferociousfiercebrutalviciousdestructivedamagingpainfullethaldeadlyfatalmortaldeath-dealingOpposite gentleweak
   • ▪ (especially of an emotion or unpleasant or destructive natural force) very strong or powerful: "violent dislike" Similar intenseextremestrongpowerfulforcefulgreatvehementwildfrenziedragingriotousrampagingrampantout of controlstormytempestuousturbulenttumultuousintemperateuncontrolledunrestraineduncurbeduncheckedunbridledunfettereduncontrollableunmanageableungovernableinordinateexcessiveconsumingpassionateoverwhelmingimmoderateOpposite mild
   • ▪ (of a color) vivid.
   • ▪ involving an unlawful exercise or exhibition of force.

   Word Origin Middle English (in the sense ‘having a marked or powerful effect’): via Old French from Latin violent- ‘vehement, violent’.

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   Definitions of violent. adjective. acting with or marked by or resulting from great force or energy or emotional intensity. “a violent person” “ violent feelings” “a violent rage” “felt a violent dislike” synonyms: hostile. characterized by enmity or ill will. unpeaceful. not peaceful. convulsive.

3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › violenceViolence Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   1. a. : the use of physical force so as to injure, abuse, damage, or destroy. b. : an instance of violent treatment or procedure. 2. : injury by or as if by distortion, infringement, or profanation : outrage. 3. a. : intense, turbulent, or furious and often destructive action or force. the violence of the storm. b.

4. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishviolent adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   violent. adjective. /ˈvaɪələnt/. /ˈvaɪələnt/. involving or caused by physical force that is intended to hurt or kill somebody. violent crime/criminals. violent protests/attacks/incidents. Students were involved in violent clashes with the police. The crowd suddenly turned violent.

5. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishVIOLENT definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   2 days ago · 2. (of a person) tending to the use of violence, esp in order to injure or intimidate others. 3. marked by intensity of any kind. a violent clash of colours. 4. characterized by an undue use of force; severe; harsh. 5. caused by or displaying strong or undue mental or emotional force.

6. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishVIOLENT | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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   adjective. uk / ˈvaɪəl ə nt / us. violent adjective (ACTION) Add to word list. B2. involving violence: a victim of violent crime. a violent protest. I don't like violent films (= films that show violence). Fewer examples. The film was criticized for being too violent. Some scenes are violent and may disturb younger viewers.

7. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › american_englishviolent adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   1 involving or caused by physical force that is intended to hurt or kill someone violent crime Students were involved in violent clashes with the police. He met with a violent death (= he was murdered, killed in a fight, etc.) Her husband was a violent man. The crowd suddenly turned violent.

8. www.thefreedictionary.com › violentViolent - definition of violent by The Free Dictionary

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   adj. 1. marked or caused by great physical force or violence: a violent stab. 2. (of a person) tending to the use of violence, esp in order to injure or intimidate others. 3. marked by intensity of any kind: a violent clash of colours. 4. characterized by an undue use of force; severe; harsh.