be violent

VERB

ferment

Synonyms

STRONGEST

fester ripen simmer

STRONG

acidify boil brew bubble churn concoct dissolve effervesce evaporate excite fizz foam foment froth heat incite inflame leaven moil overflow provoke rise rouse seethe sour sparkle work

WEAK

stir up

Antonyms

STRONG

be happy calm cool dampen discourage dull freeze pacify stop tranquilize

Example Sentences

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“It’s just that the members of ICE shouldn’t be violent toward American civilians,” Goldbeck explained.

From Salon • Jan. 16, 2026

If Powell delivers a message too cautious for the data that eventually comes out, or too aggressive for what investors are bracing for, the reaction could be violent.

From MarketWatch • Oct. 27, 2025

Australia's independent internet regulator has a broad remit under local law to police content online that it deems to be violent or sexually exploitative.

From BBC • Sep. 6, 2024

But they were not in agreement that he was likely to be violent in prison despite the prosecution’s attempt to prove he would put guards at risk there.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 13, 2023

I’ve never known her to be violent toward anyone.

From "The Sea in Winter" by Christine Day

be violent

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