violent adjective (CAUSING HURT)
B2 using force to hurt or attack:
He yells a lot but I don't think he's ever been physically violent towards her.
B2 used to describe a situation or event in which people are hurt or killed:
a violent crime
There was a violent clash/confrontation between rival supporters after the match.
The more violent scenes in the film were cut when it was shown on television.
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- Many football fans are unfairly accused of violent behaviour.
- Although sexual and violent crimes have increased by 10%, they remain only a tiny fraction of the total number of crimes committed each year.
- Some scenes are violent and may disturb younger viewers.
- There were violent confrontations between police and demonstrators.
- The woman had fled from her violent husband to a women's refuge in Chelmsford.
violent adjective (STRONG)
He has a violent temper.
violent thunderstorms
› [ before noun ] A violent colour is extremely or unpleasantly bright:
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