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- pronunciation:
- vaI
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| part of speech: |
adjective |
| definition 1: |
When someone is violent, they act with great force or anger, often causing pain or injury to other people.
The violent criminal was sent to prison.- synonyms:
- savage, wild
- antonyms:
- gentle
- similar words:
- cruel, mad, vicious
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| definition 2: |
When something is violent, it is very strong or harsh. A violent storm is a very strong storm that can cause damage.
The violent storm tore off the roof of the house.The violent winds of the tornado destroyed many homes.- synonyms:
- harsh, mighty, raging, severe
- antonyms:
- mild, weak
- similar words:
- explosive, fierce, forceful, furious, rough, volcanic, wild
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| definition 3: |
A violent attack is an attack that is intended to hurt or injure someone. A violent sport is a rough sport. It is a sport in which it is accepted that injuries will occur.
Boxing is a violent sport. |
| definition 4: |
If a movie has violent scenes, it has scenes that show people getting attacked or injured by other people. A violent TV show is a show that has scenes that are violent.
If my parents think a movie is too violent, they won't let me watch it. |
| definition 5: |
When someone has violent feelings, their feelings are very strong. Sometimes the feelings can't be controlled. People can feel both violent hatred and violent love.
That man has a violent temper.- similar words:
- crazy, intense, mad, raging, stormy, wild
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| related words: |
hot, rough, savage, strong, tough |
| derivation: |
violently (adv.) |
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