violent

/ˈvɑɪ·ə·lənt/ adj

Definition

› using or involving force to hurt or attack: violent crime The police are concerned about the possibility of violent behavior at the demonstration. › A violent death is one that is caused suddenly and unexpectedly by the use of physical force, esp. murder. › Violent can mean very strong: a violent explosion › A violent person or attitude is one that expresses great anger.

(Definition of violent adj from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)