Violent: meaning, definitions and examples

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violent

[ ˈvaɪələnt ]

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behavior

using or involving physical force intended to hurt, damage, or kill someone or something

Synonyms

aggressive, brutal, fierce

Examples of usage

He was arrested for violent behavior towards the police officers.
The movie contains scenes of graphic violence.
She was a victim of a violent assault.

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emotion

showing or caused by strong, intense, or extreme emotions

Synonyms

furious, intense, passionate

Examples of usage

She had a violent reaction to the news of his death.
The storm produced violent winds and heavy rain.
He expressed his anger in a violent outburst.

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change

involving sudden and extreme changes

Synonyms

drastic, intense, severe

Examples of usage

The country experienced a violent political revolution.
The volcano erupted with violent force.
The sudden drop in temperature caused violent storms.

Translations

Translations of the word "violent" in other languages:

🇵🇹 violento

🇮🇳 हिंसक

🇩🇪 gewalttätig

🇮🇩 kekerasan

🇺🇦 жорстокий

🇵🇱 gwałtowny

🇯🇵 暴力的な

🇫🇷 violent

🇪🇸 violento

🇹🇷 şiddetli

🇰🇷 폭력적인

🇸🇦 عنيف

🇨🇿 násilný

🇸🇰 násilný

🇨🇳 暴力的

🇸🇮 nasilen

🇮🇸 ofbeldisfullur

🇰🇿 зорлықшыл

🇬🇪 ძალადობრივი

🇦🇿 zorakı

🇲🇽 violento

Word origin

The word 'violent' originated from the Latin word 'violentus', meaning 'vehement, forcible'. It entered the English language in the late 14th century, originally used to describe physical force or intensity. Over time, its usage expanded to encompass a range of contexts, from behavior to emotions to changes. The word has evolved to represent the extreme nature of force, emotions, or events.