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be violent

VERB

ferment

Synonyms

STRONGEST

fester ripen simmer

STRONG

acidify boil brew bubble churn concoct dissolve effervesce evaporate excite fizz foam foment froth heat incite inflame leaven moil overflow provoke rise rouse seethe sour sparkle work

WEAK

stir up

Antonyms

STRONG

be happy calm cool dampen discourage dull freeze pacify stop tranquilize

Example Sentences

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And that’s where the risk lies — if Powell delivers a message too cautious for the data that eventually comes out, or too aggressive for what investors are bracing for, the reaction could be violent.

From MarketWatch • Oct. 27, 2025

Australia's independent internet regulator has a broad remit under local law to police content online that it deems to be violent or sexually exploitative.

From BBC • Sep. 6, 2024

“Some appeared to be violent tornadoes,” Kern continued.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 26, 2024

Whether these interactions are intended to be violent or not, the cumulative effect is the same.

From Salon • Jul. 18, 2023

I’ve never known her to be violent toward anyone.

From "The Sea in Winter" by Christine Day

be violent

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