Looking for the meaning of the word VIOLENT in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of VIOLENT with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Violent
Speech Type: Adjective
Etymology:
Middle English (in the sense ‘having a marked or powerful effect’): via Old French from Latin violent- ‘vehement, violent’
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈvʌɪələnt
Dialects: British English
Definition:
using or involving physical force intended to hurt, damage, or kill someone or something
Short Definition:using or involving physical force
Examples:- local leaders are taking new steps to curb violent crime
- criminal gangs and violent extremists
- the park has been the scene of violent attacks in recent months
Definition:
(especially of an emotion or a destructive natural force) very strong or powerful
Short Definition:very strong or powerful
Examples:- violent dislike
- the violent eruption killed 1,700 people
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