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violently

 
/ˈvɑɪ·ə·lənt·li/ adv

Definition

in a forceful way that causes people to be hurt Violently can mean strongly or extremely: They are violently opposed to the plans.
(Definition of violently adv from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)

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