Meaning & use
violent
Using or involving physical force intended to hurt, damage, or kill.
See it in a sentence
The protest turned violent after police attempted to clear the crowd by force.
He has a violent temper that frightens everyone who works with him.
A note on using this word
Violent can describe physical actions, sudden intense natural events like storms, or a person's aggressive temperament.
Words with a similar meaning
brutalaggressive
Choose a synonym to suit the sentence. Meanings can overlap without being identical.
Words with an opposite meaning
peacefulgentle
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