Violent

noun

/ˈvaɪ(ə)lənt/

Word Frequency: 20.9

Definitions

1.nounAn assailant.

2.verbTo urge with violence.

3.adjectiveInvolving extreme force or motion.

"A violent wind ripped the branch from the tree."

4.adjectiveInvolving physical conflict.

"We would rather negotiate, but we will use violent means if necessary."

5.adjectiveLikely to use physical force.

"The escaped prisoners are considered extremely violent."

6.adjectiveIntensely vivid.

"The artist expressed his emotional theme through violent colors."

7.adjectiveProduced or effected by force; not spontaneous; unnatural.

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