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violent

/vɪˈɒlənt/ adjective · British & US

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What does violent mean?

adjective

Causing or characterized by violence; extremely severe or intense.

Example

"The violent storm caused widespread destruction in the city."

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Words that share this root

Latin violentus Old French violent Latin violare

What's another word for violent?

fierce brutal severe intense ferocious savage

What's the opposite of violent?

gentle mild peaceful

Rhymes with violent

violent violent violent relent