violent

[US]/ˈvaɪələnt/
[UK]/ˈvaɪələnt/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adj. caused by violence, rough, intense, strong

Phrases & Collocations

violent outburst

violent crime

violent death

violent storm

violent earthquake

Example Sentences

an epidemic of violent crime.

resort to violent means

an upsurge in violent crime.

I'm not violent by nature .

a violent confrontation with riot police.

an exceptionally violent storm

A regional conflict would erupt into violent warfare.

the violent convulsions of tectonic plates.

his violent, drunken father.

a violent broil over who was at fault

portend the approach of a violent revolutionary storm

strike sb. a violent blow

a reduction of 12 percent in violent crime.

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