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Synonyms for VIOLENT: ferocious, turbulent, furious, fierce, volcanic, rabid, vicious, rough; Antonyms of VIOLENT: peaceful, nonviolent, peaceable, calm, serene, tranquil, pacific, halcyon.
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.
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.
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.
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.
: very forceful or intense. Her parents got into a violent argument. a violent denial of guilt. The proposal has drawn violent criticism from many political commentators. [+] more examples. 5. : very powerful and capable of causing damage. violent storms/winds. — violently. adverb. We were violently attacked.
From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English vi‧o‧lent /ˈvaɪələnt/ S3 W3 adjective 1 involving actions that are intended to injure or kill people, by hitting them, shooting them etc the increase in violent crime violent clashes between the police and demonstrators Thirty-one people have been injured in violent incidents throughout the day.
