Violent | Mean of violent in English Dictionary

/ˈvajələnt/

• using or involving the use of physical force to cause harm or damage to someone or something
1. They witnessed a violent struggle between police and protesters.
2. The peaceful protest suddenly turned violent.
3. The city has experienced an increase in violent crime in the past year.
4. violent movies
5. The final scene was extremely violent.
• caused by physical force or violence
1. She suffered a violent death in a car accident.
• trying to physically attack someone because of anger
1. The patient suddenly became violent and had to be restrained.

• likely to physically attack other people
1. violent criminals
2. He's not a particularly violent person.
3. He has a violent past. [=he has attacked people in the past]
• very forceful or intense
1. Her parents got into a violent argument.
2. a violent denial of guilt
3. The proposal has drawn violent criticism from many political commentators.
4. She went into violent spasms.
5. He suddenly felt a violent pain in his head.
6. violent [=extremely bright] colors
• very powerful and capable of causing damage
1. violent storms/winds