English dictionary
violent
nounPronunciation
/ˈvaɪ(ə)lənt/
Audio pronunciation
Parts of speech
Definitions
noun
- An assailant.
verb
- To urge with violence.
adjective
- Involving extreme force or motion.
- Involving physical conflict.
- Likely to use physical force.
- Intensely vivid.
- Produced or effected by force; not spontaneous; unnatural.
Example sentences
A violent wind ripped the branch from the tree.
We would rather negotiate, but we will use violent means if necessary.
The escaped prisoners are considered extremely violent.
The artist expressed his emotional theme through violent colors.