Pronunciation: /ˈvaɪələnt/

Definitions of violent

adjective describing something that is involving physical force intended to hurt, damage, or kill someone or something

Example Sentences

A1 The movie had a violent scene that scared me.

A2 She was in a violent relationship and finally decided to leave.

B1 The protests turned violent as clashes broke out between the police and demonstrators.

B2 The gang was known for their violent tactics and intimidation methods.

C1 The dictator's regime was marked by violent suppression of dissent.

C2 The novel depicted the violent realities of war with raw and unflinching detail.

Examples of violent in a Sentence

formal The police were called to the scene of a violent altercation between two individuals.

informal I heard there was a pretty violent fight at the bar last night.

slang That movie was so intense, it had some really violent scenes.

figurative The storm outside was so powerful, it sounded like a violent beast roaring.

Grammatical Forms of violent

past tense

violenced

plural

violents

comparative

more violent

superlative

most violent

present tense

violents

future tense

will violence

perfect tense

have violenced

continuous tense

is violencing

singular

violent

positive degree

violent

infinitive

to violence

gerund

violencing

participle

violencing

Origin and Evolution of violent

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'violent' originated from the Latin word 'violentus' which means 'vehement, forcible'.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'violent' has evolved to encompass a broader range of meanings including intense, extreme, and aggressive behavior.