🔥violent

adjective
/ˈvaɪ.ə.lənt/

Meaning

using or involving physical force intended to hurt or damage
using or involving physical force intended to hurt, damage, or kill; very forceful or powerful

Example Sentences

He became violent after hearing the bad news.

The violent storm caused significant damage to the coastal areas.

Example Expressions

turn violent

Synonyms

aggressive, brutal, fierce, forceful, savage, intense
Entry 1
aggressive, brutal, fierce, forceful, savage
Entry 2
aggressive, brutal, fierce, intense, savage

Antonyms

peaceful, gentle, calm, mild, nonviolent
Entry 1
peaceful, gentle, calm
Entry 2
peaceful, gentle, calm, mild, nonviolent

Collocations

violent attack, violent crime, violent reaction, become violent, violent storm, violent behavior
Entry 1
violent attack, violent crime, violent reaction, become violent
Entry 2
violent crime, violent storm, violent behavior

More Example Sentences

I don’t feel well to watch violent movies in the theater.

Related Vocabularies

enough; adequate for the purpose; satisfactory
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having or showing a rational, modern outlook; having spiritual knowledge or understanding
Able to be expressed or measured as a quantity.
impartial; not supporting either side in a conflict or disagreement; unbiased

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