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violent

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violent /ˈvajələnt/ adjective
violent
/ˈvajələnt/
adjective
Britannica Dictionary definition of VIOLENT
[more violent; most violent]
: using or involving the use of physical force to cause harm or damage to someone or something
: showing violence
: caused by physical force or violence
: trying to physically attack someone because of anger
: likely to physically attack other people
: very forceful or intense
: very powerful and capable of causing damage

— violently

adverb