violent

Definition for violent

adjective as in destructive

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brutal, crazy, cruel, fierce, homicidal, hysterical, murderous, passionate, potent, powerful, savage, uncontrollable, vicious

Weak matches

agitated, aroused, berserk, bloodthirsty, coercive, demoniac, desperate, distraught, disturbed, enraged, fiery, forceful, forcible, frantic, fuming, furious, great, headstrong, hotheaded, impassioned, impetuous, inflamed, intemperate, mad, maddened, maniacal, mighty, raging, riotous, rough, strong, ungovernable, unrestrained, urgent, vehement, wild

adjective as in severe, extreme

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devastating, extreme, harsh, intense, outrageous, painful, potent, powerful, severe, terrible, turbulent

Weak matches

acute, agonizing, biting, blustery, coercive, concentrated, excruciating, exquisite, forceful, forcible, gale force, great, immoderate, inordinate, mighty, raging, rough, ruinous, sharp, strong, tempestuous, tumultuous, wild

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Just before the president finished his speech, Democrats chanted, “January 6th,” a reminder of the violent mob of Trump supporters that stormed the U.S.

From Los Angeles Times

Just before the president finished his speech, Democrats chanted, “January 6th,” a reminder of the violent mob of Trump supporters who stormed the U.S.

From Los Angeles Times

Figures published by the government in 2023 found an increase in violent incidents in schools.

From BBC

Germany has endured a number of violent attacks over the last year, which have left several people dead and hundreds injured.

From BBC

“Those actions demonstrate just how violent this organization is,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times

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