violent — using or involving physical force intended to hurt, damage, or kill
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: using or involving physical force intended to hurt, damage, or kill
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈvaɪələnt/
Example Sentences
- My mom becomes violent when she sees my messy room.
- The violent earthquake shook the entire city.
- He had a violent reaction to the spicy food - his face turned completely red!
violent
ADJECTIVE[/ˈvaɪələnt/]
using or involving physical force intended to hurt, damage, or kill
A violent punch unleashes destructive force in an urban street confrontation
When violent forces strike silent and sudden, only the resilient can rebuild what shatters
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'violentus,' derived from 'vis' meaning 'force' or 'strength.' The word entered English through Old French 'violent' in the 13th century.
Breakdown
Latin 'vis' (force/strength) + '-lentus' (full of, characterized by) = 'violentus' (full of force) = English 'violent'
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My mom becomes violent when she sees my messy room.”
“The violent earthquake shook the entire city.”
“He had a violent reaction to the spicy food - his face turned completely red!”
“The teacher warned students about violent video games.”
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