violent

/vˈa‍ɪ‍ələnt/

/ˈvaɪəɫənt/, /ˈvaɪɫənt/

[adjective]

violent

[ADJECTIVE]

using or involving physical force that is intended to damage, harm, or kill

involving or caused by force that may result in physical damage

antonyms : nonviolent

effected by force or injury rather than natural causes

most primitive avian type known; extinct bird of the Triassic having bird-like jaw and hollow limbs and breastbone with dinosaur-like tail and hind limbs

(of colors or sounds) intensely vivid or loud

synonyms : wild

characterized by violence or bloodshed

synonyms : crimson

red

marked by extreme intensity of emotions or convictions; inclined to react violently; fervid

synonyms : fierce

tearing

trigger-happy

vehement

Examples

1. One day, after years of violent abuse from her husband, she took the law into her own hands.

2. There are reports of a violent incident involving local inhabitants and U.S. troops.

3. On the third day the weather broke and they had a violent storm.

4. The detective warned the gang members that blood will have blood, and that their violent actions would only lead to more violence and retribution.

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