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