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Violent

/ˈvaɪələnt/

Characterized by the use of physical force intended to hurt or damage.

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The storm was very violent.Their violent argument scared the children.

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The word violent comes from the Latin violentus, meaning vehement, forcible, and is related to violare, meaning to violate. It entered Middle English via Old French in the 14th century.

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