violent
English → English
(adj) using physical force to hurt, kill, or damage someone or something; aggressive
The police were called to the scene after a violent fight broke out between two rival groups.
(English) The police called to the scene after a violent fight broke out between two rival groups.
There is too much violent content in modern action movies that is not suitable for children.
(English) There is too much violent content in modern action movies that is not suitable for children.
(adj) very strong or powerful, often causing damage; like a storm or sudden movement
The ship struggled to stay upright as it was hit by violent waves during the hurricane.
(English) The ship struggled to stay upright as it was hit by violent waves during the hurricane.
The sudden earthquake caused a violent shaking that knocked books off the shelves.
(English) The sudden earthquake caused a violent shaking that knocked books off the shelves.
Entry ID: en:en:violent · Source: refined · Type: vocabulary