VIOLENTLY Synonyms: 78 Similar and Opposite Words

violently

adverb

as in sharply

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Recent Examples of violently Demolishing universities, assaulting the press, violently resegregating the public sphere, ramming degenerative AI down our throats, incarcerating mere zine makers, the regime is systematically repealing the right to culture. — Anna Kornbluh, ARTnews.com, 7 Oct. 2026 Sanon, 67, is accused of wanting to replace Moïse as president by violently overthrowing his government. — Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 7 Oct. 2026 Zhang and Xuan were first arrested in May 2025 after a hospital reported that their 2-month-old infant had a traumatic head injury, the result of a nanny at the home violently shaking the baby, according to Arcadia police. — ABC News, 6 Oct. 2026 Jeffrey Jarquín, 35, was taken directly from the deportation flight to Nicaragua’s notorious Modelo prison, where he had been held previously for participating in pro-democracy marches that were violently repressed by President Daniel Ortega. — Ismael López, Los Angeles Times, 5 Oct. 2026 There, Pike and Shipp violently tortured Slemmer before killing her, while Peterson acted as lookout. — Jessica Schladebeck, New York Daily News, 3 Oct. 2026 Police at the time revealed only parts of Choi’s body had been located, deepening the intense media reporting - and social media speculation - over why the life of a popular socialite had been cut short so violently. — Chris Lau, CNN Money, 30 Sep. 2026 Across the rugged landscape that has made Yemen famed for its beauty, videos of the fighting over the last few days showed men dying violently on craggy mountains and on barren desert flats. — Kareem Fahim, New Yorker, 19 Sep. 2026 Bridget fills Lizzie’s mind with stories of powerful, misunderstood women throughout history who violently took matters into their own hands. — Keith Langston, PEOPLE, 19 Sep. 2026

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The production stalled in 1964 when the couple separated, and Kumari’s health declined sharply over the following years.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 14 Oct. 2026
Inflation dropped sharply, deposits flowed back into the banking system, and the economy switched from negative to positive growth with a surge in exports leading the way.

— Steve H. Hanke, Fortune, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of sharply

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Dropped by his followers and shunned by his circle, Jim has only Lucien on his side, a skinny and fiercely loyal admirer.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 13 Oct. 2026
In Flanagan‘s take, Margaret is fiercely committed to shielding Carrie from the world’s dangers and from her classmates’ cruelty, even becoming a parental advocate in their community and on social media.

— Lexy Perez, HollywoodReporter, 11 Oct. 2026

Definition of fiercely

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Several senior Iranian officials have vehemently denied these accusations.

— Issy Ronald, CNN Money, 13 Oct. 2026
Hamilton’s campaign has vehemently denied the allegations and a series of court records undercut the claim that Hamilton attempted to protect the child abuser, who was ultimately convicted for an unrelated offense.

— Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 12 Oct. 2026

Definition of vehemently

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Prosecutors said that the incidents were captured on camera — and that the parents could be seen laughing at times as their children were forcefully disciplined.

— James Queally, Los Angeles Times, 6 Oct. 2026
Soenen also wondered whether saying no differently or more forcefully could have prevented the assault.

— Dalia Faheid, CNN Money, 4 Oct. 2026

Definition of forcefully

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Deputies spoke to the male victim, who alleged the suspects forcibly entered his home with the weapon and assaulted him inside, the statement said.

— CBS News, CBS News, 7 Oct. 2026
They were forcibly removed by British ambassador Lord Elgin more than 200 years ago and have yet to return to their homeland.

— Francesca Aton, ARTnews.com, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of forcibly

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Flock stands by the accuracy and integrity of its technology and intends to vigorously defend itself in this litigation.

— Karen Morfitt, CBS News, 7 Oct. 2026
Whisk vigorously until the mixture turns pale and thick like wet sand, 2 to 3 minutes -- this is the espumita base.

— ABC News, ABC News, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of vigorously

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Near the epicenter, the agency estimated an intensity of VIII, classified as severe on the Modified Mercalli Intensity Scale, which measures how strongly the ground shakes at individual locations.

— Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 9 Oct. 2026
This endeavor is not easy, and these companies are strongly advocating for abolishing the leap second.

— Vahe Peroomian, The Conversation, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of strongly

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The government once dedicated itself energetically to distributing homesteads or homes.

— Daniel Immerwahr, New Yorker, 28 Sep. 2026
One remaining challenge is to make a DNA computer that is energetically favorable, stable, reliable, and doesn’t require intervening tweaks and top-ups to arrive at a result.

— Mike McRae September 22, New Atlas, 23 Sep. 2026

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