violent
/ˈvaɪ(ə)lənt/
noun
🇬🇧 UK
/ˈvaɪ(ə)lənt/
🇺🇸 US
/ˈvaɪ(ə)lənt/
Meaning
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Meaning 1 · noun
An assailant.
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Meaning 2 · verb
To urge with violence.
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Meaning 3 · adjective
Involving extreme force or motion.
“A violent wind ripped the branch from the tree.”
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Meaning 4 · adjective
Involving physical conflict.
“We would rather negotiate, but we will use violent means if necessary.”
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Meaning 5 · adjective
Likely to use physical force.
“The escaped prisoners are considered extremely violent.”
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Meaning 6 · adjective
Intensely vivid.
“The artist expressed his emotional theme through violent colors.”
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Meaning 7 · adjective
Produced or effected by force; not spontaneous; unnatural.
How this word is used
- Everyday “A violent wind ripped the branch from the tree.”
- General “We would rather negotiate, but we will use violent means if necessary.”
- General “The escaped prisoners are considered extremely violent.”
- General “The artist expressed his emotional theme through violent colors.”
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