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.

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 ...

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 ...

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

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.

There are two meanings listed in OED's entry for the verb violence, one of which is labelled obsolete. See 'Meaning & use' for definitions, usage, and quotation ...

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

vicious ; 2 · of animals · aggressive and dangerous ; 3 · of an attack, criticism, etc. · full of hatred and anger ; 4 · informal · very bad or severe ...