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violent

[vahy-uh-luhnt, vahy-luhnt] / ˈvaɪ ə lənt, ˈvaɪ lənt /
ADJECTIVE
destructive
Synonyms
STRONGEST
brutal crazy cruel fierce homicidal hysterical murderous passionate potent powerful savage uncontrollable vicious
WEAK
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
Antonyms
STRONGEST
calm controlled gentle impotent incapable ineffective kind nice pleasant tame weak
WEAK
mild moderate passive peaceful
ADJECTIVE
severe, extreme
Synonyms
STRONGEST
devastating extreme harsh intense outrageous painful potent powerful severe terrible turbulent
WEAK
acute agonizing biting blustery coercive concentrated excruciating exquisite forceful forcible gale force great immoderate inordinate mighty raging rough ruinous sharp strong tempestuous tumultuous wild
Antonyms
STRONGEST
calm delightful easy good impotent incapable ineffective mild moderate nice pleasing weak wonderful
WEAK
gentle passive peaceful

Example Sentences

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But some organizations advocating for limiting AI expansion, such as Pause AI and Stop AI, now worry they will be associated with endorsing violent acts against AI proponents.

From Barron's • Apr. 29, 2026

High-profile alleged violent attackers, like Allen, are increasingly highly educated young men.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 29, 2026

King Charles III is here for his first state visit, to join Americans in kicking off the celebration of the 250th anniversary of their act of violent sedition against his predecessor.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 27, 2026

If a player is especially tough and violent on the field, the Chargers will affix a magnetic hammer sticker next to his name on the draft board.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 25, 2026

After Uncle Al recovers from his violent but short-lived bereavement, he organizes a farewell befitting “our beloved Lucinda.”

From "Water for Elephants" by Sara Gruen

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