violent

Definition for violent

adjective as in destructive

Strongest matches

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

Strongest matches

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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A National Institute of Justice study suggests that undocumented migrants in the US are arrested for violent and drug crimes at less than half the rate of native-born citizens.

From BBC

Mr Hughes - who was once found guilty of assault for pushing a hunt supporter - admits violent incidents can happen.

From BBC

The commissioner’s office confirmed “this follows the violent disorder in Tamworth on 4 August” and claims were currently being assessed.

From BBC

Fear for the threat of actual repercussions, violent or otherwise.

From Salon

A high-speed police pursuit led to a violent crash Saturday night as a car carrying four people plowed into the side of a Culver City home, authorities said.

From Los Angeles Times

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