violent Definition
violent adjective
1. using physical force: using physical force to injure somebody or damage something
violent crime
2. emotionally intense: showing emotional intensity or strong feeling
his violent objections to the plan
3. showing destructive force: showing extreme, destructive, or uncontrollable force
a violent thunderstorm
4. intense: very intense or severe
a violent headache
violent passion
5. caused by force: caused by force rather than natural causes
met a violent death
