violent

adjective B1 Neutral

Social

Meaning

Violent means using or involving physical force that can hurt or damage someone or something.

💡 Be careful not to confuse "violent" with "vital," which means very important.

Example Sentences

Is the movie too violent for children to watch ?

The movie has some violent scenes that might upset children .

The movie was not violent , so children could watch it .

The movie was too violent for children to watch .

Word in Context

Last night there was a violent storm that woke me with loud thunder . The wind was so strong that the branches of the trees hit the windows . I stayed inside and made a hot drink while I listened to the rain . In the morning the street was wet and a small branch lay on the pavement .

Common Phrases

violent behavior violent crime violent movie

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