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   violent

   /ˈvʌɪələnt/

   adjective

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

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

   Scrabble Points: 10

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishVIOLENT | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   used to describe a situation or event in which people are hurt or killed: a violent crime. There was a violent clash / confrontation between rival supporters after the match. The more violent scenes in the film were cut when it was shown on television.

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

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   The meaning of VIOLENT is marked by the use of usually harmful or destructive physical force. How to use violent in a sentence.

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

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   If someone is violent, or if they do something which is violent, they use physical force or weapons to hurt, injure, or kill other people.

5. www.dictionary.com › browse › violentVIOLENT Definition & Meaning - Dictionary.com

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   Violent definition: acting with or characterized by uncontrolled, strong, rough force. See examples of VIOLENT used in a sentence.

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

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   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.

7. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › violentViolent - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   Something that's violent involves physical force or emotional intensity. If you hate violent movies, it means that you don't want to watch scenes of people being hurt or killed. Physically violent behavior ends in someone getting hurt or something being destroyed or damaged.

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.