Meaning & use

violent

adjective·Everyday

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

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Words with an opposite meaning

peacefulgentle

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