1. acting with or characterized by uncontrolled, strong, rough force. 2. characterized by or caused by injurious or destructive force: a violent death. 3. intense in force, effect,
Definition of violent adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
If you describe something as violent, you mean that it is said, done, or felt very strongly. Violent opposition to the plan continues. He had violent stomach pains. ...an outburst
acting with or characterized by uncontrolled, strong, rough force: a violent attack with a kitchen knife. characterized or caused by destructive force designed to injure or kill: a
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