Violent Definition
violent
- adjective
- acting with or marked by or resulting from great force or energy or emotional intensity; "a violent attack"; "a violent person"; "violent feelings"; "a violent rage"; "felt a violent dislike"
- effected by force or injury rather than natural causes; "a violent death"
- (of colors or sounds) intensely vivid or loud; "a violent clash of colors"; "her dress was a violent red"; "a violent noise"; "wild colors"; "wild shouts"
- marked by extreme intensity of emotions or convictions; inclined to react violently; fervid; "fierce loyalty"; "in a tearing rage"; "vehement dislike"; "violent passions"
- characterized by violence or bloodshed; "writes of crimson deeds and barbaric days"- Andrea Parke; "fann'd by Conquest's crimson wing"- Thomas Gray; "convulsed with red rage"- Hudson Strode
"Violent" in song lyrics
See how violent is used in real songs:
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"Chunk of marijuana, silent and the violent"
1.4.0. Productions f/ Franky Botts, Othorized F.A.M. — Salute -
"And all they keep sayin is the music's violent"
The 7A3 — Express the Mind -
"Products of our environment, we Designed to be Violent"
Army of the Pharaohs — The Torture Papers
Words that rhyme with violent
Usage tips for "violent"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "violent" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for violent to find words that pair well.