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Antonyms for violent


Grammar : Adj
Spell : vahy-uh-luh nt
Phonetic Transcription : ˈvaɪ ə lənt



Definition of violent

Origin :
  • mid-14c.; see violence. In Middle English the word also was applied in reference to heat, sunlight, smoke, etc., with the sense "having some quality so strongly as to produce a powerful effect." Related: Violently.
  • adj destructive
  • adj severe, extreme
Example sentences :
  • Many replies were made to Mr. Gladstone's pamphlet that were violent and abusive.
  • Extract from : « The Grand Old Man » by Richard B. Cook
  • You are your mother's girl, think what you will; and have violent spirits to contend with.
  • Extract from : « Clarissa, Volume 1 (of 9) » by Samuel Richardson
  • What saved the two of them was the violent temper of the man.
  • Extract from : « Within the Law » by Marvin Dana
  • But, what roused him in violent resentment only appealed to Sidney's curiosity.
  • Extract from : « K » by Mary Roberts Rinehart
  • He was as wicked as most of the race, fierce, violent, and voluptuous.
  • Extract from : « Cameos from English History, from Rollo to Edward II » by Charlotte Mary Yonge
  • It was at this time that Richard again showed his violent nature.
  • Extract from : « Cameos from English History, from Rollo to Edward II » by Charlotte Mary Yonge
  • I was busy in helping to unreeve the stay, when I was seized with sudden and violent cramps.
  • Extract from : « Ned Myers » by James Fenimore Cooper
  • But he did not show the violent grief that might have been expected.
  • Extract from : « Night and Morning, Complete » by Edward Bulwer-Lytton
  • The fire in front had increased somewhat, although at no time was it violent.
  • Extract from : « The Rock of Chickamauga » by Joseph A. Altsheler
  • Betty was in the most violent agitation at this disappointment.
  • Extract from : « Joseph Andrews Vol. 1 » by Henry Fielding

Synonyms for violent

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