violent · ​. involving or caused by physical force that is intended to hurt or kill somebody. violent crime/criminals · ​. showing or caused by very strong ...

1involving or caused by physical force that is intended to hurt or kill someone violent crime Students were involved in violent clashes with the police.

violent, adj., n., & adv. meanings, etymology, pronunciation and more in the Oxford English Dictionary.

1violent behavior that is intended to hurt or kill someone crimes/acts/threats of violence violence (against somebody) He condemned the protesters' use of ...

​. violent behaviour that is intended to hurt or kill somebody. Police do not think this killing was a random act of violence. violence against somebody He ...

1with great energy or strong movement, especially caused by a strong emotion such as fear or hatred She shook her head violently. to shiver violently.

violently ; with great energy or strong movement, especially caused by a strong emotion such as fear or hate. She shook her head violently. to shiver violently.

VIOLENT definition: 1. using force to hurt or attack: 2. used to describe a situation or event in which people are…. Learn more.

VIOLENCE definition: 1. actions that are intended or likely to hurt people or cause damage: 2. extreme force: 3…. Learn more.

​the policy of using peaceful methods, not force, to bring about political or social change. a commitment to a policy of non-violence; Gandhi's policy of ...