Definition of violent
1a(1)
: marked by the use of usually harmful or destructive physical force
a violent attack violent crime The peaceful demonstration turned violent.
(2)
: showing or including violence
violent movies
b
: extremely powerful or forceful and capable of causing damage
violent storms violent coughing
2
: caused by physical force or violence : not natural
a violent death
3a
: emotionally agitated to the point of using harmful physical force
became violent after an insult
b
: prone to commit acts of violence
violent prison inmates
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The first known use of violent was in the 14th century
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