violent

/ˈvaɪ(ə)lənt/

noun

  1. 1

    An assailant.

verb

  1. 1

    To urge with violence.

adjective

  1. 1

    Involving extreme force or motion.

    A violent wind ripped the branch from the tree.
  2. 2

    Involving physical conflict.

    We would rather negotiate, but we will use violent means if necessary.
  3. 3

    Likely to use physical force.

    The escaped prisoners are considered extremely violent.
  4. 4

    Intensely vivid.

    The artist expressed his emotional theme through violent colors.
  5. 5

    Produced or effected by force; not spontaneous; unnatural.

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