violent
/ˈvaɪ(ə)lənt/
noun
- 1
An assailant.
verb
- 1
To urge with violence.
adjective
- 1
Involving extreme force or motion.
“A violent wind ripped the branch from the tree.”
- 2
Involving physical conflict.
“We would rather negotiate, but we will use violent means if necessary.”
- 3
Likely to use physical force.
“The escaped prisoners are considered extremely violent.”
- 4
Intensely vivid.
“The artist expressed his emotional theme through violent colors.”
- 5
Produced or effected by force; not spontaneous; unnatural.
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