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

showing or caused by very strong emotion There was a violent reaction from the public. (of a color) extremely bright Her dress was a violent pink.

There are 31 meanings listed in OED's entry for the word violent, six of which are labelled obsolete. See 'Meaning & use' for definitions, usage, and quotation ...

[uncountable] violent behavior that is intended to hurt or kill someone crimes/acts/threats of violence violence (against somebody)

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

There are seven meanings listed in OED's entry for the verb violent. See 'Meaning & use' for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.

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.

The simplest definition of violence is behavior causing harm by the use of force. Two types are unintentional violence, which occurs in the workplace or ...

using force to hurt or attack: He yells a lot but I don't think he's ever been physically violent towards her.