VIOLENT

[adjective]Violent means using force to hurt or attack.A woman jailed for life for murdering her violent husband has appealed against the conviction.Don't be so violent towards your brother.Edward has a violent nature.A violent crime is committed in the United States every 17 seconds.Violent also refers to a situation in which people are hurt.There was a violent clash/confrontation between rival supporters after the match.There has been a series of violent incidents in the prison in the last few weeks.These figures show that we are becoming an increasingly violent society.The more violent scenes in the film were cut when it was shown on television.Her family are still trying to come to terms with her violent death (= death caused suddenly and unexpectedly by the use of physical force, esp. murder).Violent can mean very strong in effect.Mary has a violent temper.A violent thunderstorm caused severe flooding.There was a violent explosion when the gas pipe burst.The speaker launched into a violent attack (= spoke forcefully against) the government's policies.(figurative [slightly disapproving]) She was wearing a violent (= extremely bright) pink sweater and orange trousers.