The meaning of violent is marked by the use of usually harmful or destructive physical force See ‘meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence. How to use violent in a sentence.
Acting with or characterized by uncontrolled, strong, rough force. There are 31 meanings listed in oed's entry for the word violent, six of which are labelled obsolete See examples of violent used in a sentence.
Used to describe a situation or event in which people are… Acting with or characterized by uncontrolled, strong, rough force Characterized by or caused by injurious or destructive force Intense in force, effect, etc.
Roughly or immoderately vehement or ardent Definition of violent adjective in oxford advanced learner's dictionary Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more. If you describe something as violent, you mean that it is said, done, or felt very strongly
He had violent stomach pains.an outburst of violent emotion.
