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Definitions

violent

[vahy-uh-luhnt, vahy-luhnt] / ˈvaɪ ə lənt, ˈvaɪ lənt /
ADJECTIVE
destructive
Synonyms
STRONGEST
brutal crazy cruel fierce homicidal hysterical murderous passionate potent powerful savage uncontrollable vicious
WEAK
agitated aroused berserk bloodthirsty coercive demoniac desperate distraught disturbed enraged fiery forceful forcible frantic fuming furious great headstrong hotheaded impassioned impetuous inflamed intemperate mad maddened maniacal mighty raging riotous rough strong ungovernable unrestrained urgent vehement wild
Antonyms
STRONGEST
calm controlled gentle impotent incapable ineffective kind nice pleasant tame weak
WEAK
mild moderate passive peaceful
ADJECTIVE
severe, extreme
Synonyms
STRONGEST
devastating extreme harsh intense outrageous painful potent powerful severe terrible turbulent
WEAK
acute agonizing biting blustery coercive concentrated excruciating exquisite forceful forcible gale force great immoderate inordinate mighty raging rough ruinous sharp strong tempestuous tumultuous wild
Antonyms
STRONGEST
calm delightful easy good impotent incapable ineffective mild moderate nice pleasing weak wonderful
WEAK
gentle passive peaceful

Example Sentences

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With the world feeling so uncertain, stocks that deliver solid dividends and growth without getting caught up in the market’s violent ups and downs look pretty appealing.

From Barron's • Apr. 14, 2026

At Woolwich Crown Court on Monday, Prosecutor Deanna Heer KC said the Crown Prosecution Service offers no evidence on the charge of violent disorder.

From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026

Americans spend so much time entrenched in silent fear and anxiety about the violent nature of the country.

From Salon • Apr. 9, 2026

In a social-media post after their meeting, Trump said he was working with Whitmer “on trying to save The Great Lakes from the rather violent and destructive Asian Carp.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

Murder convictions tend to receive a tremendous amount of media attention, which feeds the public’s sense that violent crime is rampant and forever on the rise.

From "The New Jim Crow" by Michelle Alexander

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