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| Date: | 1300-1400 |
| Language: | Old French |
| Origin: | Latin violentus |
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vi‧o‧lent S3 W3
1 involving actions that are intended to injure or kill people, by hitting them, shooting them etc : violent clashes between the police and demonstrators 31 people have been injured in violent incidents throughout the day. The riots ended in the violent deaths of three teenagers.
violent clashes between the police and demonstrators31 people have been injured in violent incidents throughout the day.The riots ended in the violent deaths of three teenagers.2 someone who is violent is likely to attack, hurt, or kill other people [= aggressive]: My father was a violent and dangerous man.
My father was a violent and dangerous man.3 showing very strong angry emotions or opinions
4 violent feelings are strong and very difficult to control : They took a violent dislike to each other. She has a violent temper.
They took a violent dislike to each other.She has a violent temper.5 a physical feeling or reaction that is very painful or difficult to control
violent headache/fit etc
MI8 extremely bright : Her cheeks turned a violent red colour.
Her cheeks turned a violent red colour.