Violent - definition, pronunciation, transcription
adjective
her dress was a violent red
a violent noise
Extra examples
They witnessed a violent struggle between police and protesters.
The peaceful protest suddenly turned violent.
The city has experienced an increase in violent crime in the past year.
The final scene was extremely violent.
She suffered a violent death in a car accident.
The patient suddenly became violent and had to be restrained.
He's not a particularly violent person.
He was in a violent temper.
There could be no motive for a sudden and violent change of government.
31 people have been injured in violent incidents throughout the day.
The riots ended in the violent deaths of three teenagers.
My father was a violent and dangerous man.
He had a reputation for turning violent (=suddenly attacking people).
They had a violent quarrel and John stormed out.
They took a violent dislike to each other.
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