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Meaning of violent

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

violent

Pronunciation:/ˈvaɪ(ə)lənt/

noun

Definitions

  1. An assailant.

verb

Definitions

  1. To urge with violence.

adjective

Definitions

  1. Involving extreme force or motion.

    Example: A violent wind ripped the branch from the tree.

  2. Involving physical conflict.

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

  3. Likely to use physical force.

    Example: The escaped prisoners are considered extremely violent.

  4. Intensely vivid.

    Example: The artist expressed his emotional theme through violent colors.