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What is another word for Violent? – 181 Violent Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    aggressive fierce intense brutal savage ferocious vicious merciless ruthless cruel harsh rough coarse savage barbaric inhumane brutalizing forceful destructive tumultuous turbulent tempestuous stormy passionate fiery volatile explosive hostile belligerent pugnacious combative bellicose truculent savage violent forceful intimidating menacing threatening ominous alarming dangerous perilous hazardous rough violent brutal savage

    Meaning of Violent

    Characterized by or given to violence, especially physical violence

    Definitions

    • Marked by or resulting from violence, especially physical violence
    • Using or involving physical force intended to hurt or kill someone
    • Causing or intended to cause physical harm or injury
    • Characterized by intense or extreme emotions, especially anger or aggression

    Example Uses

    • The violent storm caused widespread damage to the town
    • The police had to intervene to stop the violent confrontation between the two groups
    • The violent outburst from the audience interrupted the speaker's presentation
    • The new policy aims to reduce violent crime in the city
    • The violent scene in the movie was disturbing to watch

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    peaceful calm gentle mild moderate serene tranquil quiet still silent nonviolent passive tame meek subdued restrained controlled composed dignified respectful courteous polite friendly amicable affectionate tender loving kind benevolent humanitarian

    Related Nouns

    violence aggression brutality cruelty ferocity savagery barbarism inhumanity ruthlessness mercilessness hostility belligerence pugnacity combativeness bellicosity truculence turbulence tumult storm passion fury anger rage indignation outrage fierceness intensity force power strength energy

    Related Verbs

    attack assault invade raid pillage plunder ravage destroy devastate demolish shatter smash break crush batter bruise wound hurt injure maim kill slaughter massacre butcher slaughter annihilate exterminate eradicate eliminate

    Related Adjectives

    aggressive fierce intense brutal savage ferocious vicious merciless ruthless cruel harsh rough coarse savage barbaric inhumane brutalizing forceful destructive tumultuous turbulent tempestuous stormy passionate fiery volatile explosive hostile belligerent pugnacious combative bellicose truculent violent forceful intimidating menacing threatening ominous alarming dangerous perilous hazardous