violent
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- a acting with or marked by or resulting from great force or energy or emotional intensity
a violent attack
a violent person
violent feelings
a violent rage
felt a violent dislike - s effected by force or injury rather than natural causes
a violent death - s (of colors or sounds) intensely vivid or loud
a violent clash of colors
her dress was a violent red
a violent noise - s marked by extreme intensity of emotions or convictions; inclined to react violently; fervid
violent passions - s characterized by violence or bloodshed
- From 1985 to 1995, juvenile arrests for violent crimes rose 67%.
- New studies link violent video games to violent behavior.
- If he were seen to be encouraging the east in its secessionist plans, the protests could turn violent.