violent
Pronunciation:
/ˈvaɪ(ə)lənt/noun
Definitions
An assailant.
verb
Definitions
To urge with violence.
adjective
Definitions
Involving extreme force or motion.
Example: A violent wind ripped the branch from the tree.
Involving physical conflict.
Example: We would rather negotiate, but we will use violent means if necessary.
Likely to use physical force.
Example: The escaped prisoners are considered extremely violent.
Intensely vivid.
Example: The artist expressed his emotional theme through violent colors.