violent
/ˈvaɪ.ə.lənt/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: violenter · violentest
Sense 1
Meaning · English
Involving extreme force or motion.
Adjective
Examples
A violent wind ripped the branch from the tree.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
Involving physical conflict.
Adjective
Examples
We would rather negotiate, but we will use violent means if necessary.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “violent” mean?
Involving extreme force or motion.
Is “violent” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.