violent

Comparative

violenter

Superlative

violentest

1. 1.Involving extreme force or motion.

   • A violent wind ripped the branch from the tree.

2. 2.Involving physical conflict.

   • We would rather negotiate, but we will use violent means if necessary.
   • Looking at hundreds of campaigns over the last century, Chenoweth found that nonviolent campaigns are twice as likely to achieve their goals as violent campaigns.

3. 3.Likely to use physical force.

   • The escaped prisoners are considered extremely violent.

4. 4.Intensely vivid.

   • The artist expressed his emotional theme through violent colors.

Overall

Uncommon· #2329

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Everyday conversation

Rare

General reading & writing

Uncommon

Academic

Rare

Literature

Rare

Synonyms

• wild