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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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“A violent reaction of the chemicals, and it instantly overcame them,” said CW Sigman, emergency management director for Kanawha County.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 22, 2026

Workers said the company has failed to provide protection from violent customers and doesn’t provide proper access to paid sick leave.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2026

On Sunday, it was the assistant referee who said the incident was "not excessively aggressive or violent".

From BBC • Apr. 20, 2026

What began about a week ago as small, mostly peaceful protests across northern India has since escalated, turning violent in some areas.

From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026

“We’ve seen this hole in the sky. If it is indeed fueling the violent energy that is coursing through these ‘iron monsters,’ we would do well to continue as we have been recently.

From "Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky" by Kwame Mbalia

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