violent

CEFRB1

/ˈvaɪ.ə.lənt/

adjective

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In plain English

  1. 01

    adjective

    Using or involving physical force intended to hurt or damage.

  2. 02

    adjective

    Extra detail

    Involving physical conflict.

Examples

  • There was a violent storm at sea.

  • This month's figures show an increase in violent crime.

At a glance

Sits at B1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
5
Parts of speech
1
Citations
5

Deep Dive

adjective

Extra meanings

  1. Likely to use physical force.

  2. Involving extreme force or motion.

  3. Intensely vivid.

More examples

In context

  • We are facing a violent crisis.

  • A violent wind ripped the branch from the tree.

  • The escaped prisoners are considered extremely violent.

Antonyms

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Origin

adjective

From Middle English violent, from Old French violent, from Latin violentus, from vīs (“strength”). Displaced native Old English stræc. For the verb, compare French violenter.