violent adjective vi· o· lent ˈvī-ə-lənt 1 a (1) : marked by the use of usually harmful or destructive physical force a violent attack violent crime The peaceful demonstration turned violent. (2) : showing or including violence violent movies b : extremely powerful or forceful and capable of causing damage violent storms violent coughing 2

acting with or characterized by uncontrolled, strong, rough force: a violent earthquake. caused by injurious or destructive force: a violent death. intense in force, effect, etc.; severe; extreme: …

violent ( ˈvaiələnt) adjective 1. having, using, or showing, great force. There was a violent storm at sea; a violent earthquake; He has a violent temper. violento 2. caused by force. a violent death. violento ˈviolently adverb violentamente ˈviolence noun great roughness and force, often causing severe physical injury or damage.

using or involving force to hurt or attack: violent crime. The police are concerned about the possibility of violent behavior at the demonstration. A violent death is one that is caused …

marked by extreme intensity of emotions or convictions; inclined to react violently; fervid. “ violent passions”. synonyms: fierce, tearing, trigger-happy, vehement. intense. possessing or displaying a distinctive feature to a heightened degree. adjective. effected by force or injury rather than natural causes.

1 a : the use of physical force so as to injure, abuse, damage, or destroy b : an instance of violent treatment or procedure 2 : injury by or as if by distortion, infringement, or profanation : outrage …

Other definitions are also used, such as the World Health Organization's definition of violence as "the intentional use of physical force or power, threatened or actual, against oneself, another person, or against a group or community, which either results in or has a high likelihood of resulting in injury, death, psychological harm, maldevelopment, or deprivation."

A violent past; a violent movie. American Heritage Acting or characterized by force unlawfully or callously used. Webster's New World Caused by unexpected force or injury rather than by …

violence, an act of physical force that causes or is intended to cause harm. The damage inflicted by violence may be physical, psychological, or both. Violence may be distinguished from aggression, a more general type of hostile behaviour that may be physical, verbal, or passive in nature.

noun [ U ] uk / ˈvaɪə.l ə ns / us / ˈvaɪə.l ə ns / B2 actions or words that are intended to hurt people: It seems that the attack was a gratuitous / random / mindless act of violence. The recent …