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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

Just 4% of people in prison are women and they are a very different population to the other 96% - they are less likely to be violent or prolific offenders.

From BBC • Oct. 5, 2024

“Some appeared to be violent tornadoes,” Kern continued.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 26, 2024

“That part of my programming has never failed. Even if I wanted to be violent, I could not.”

From "The Wild Robot Escapes" by Peter Brown

be violent

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