violent
gb/vˈaɪələnt/ us/vˈaɪələnt/
B1
Angličtina
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adjective
B1
property
1
using physical force to harm
Using force to hurt people or damage things.
Vzorec užití:
[someone/something] is violent
Častá chyba:
Learners sometimes confuse 'violent' with 'angry'. Not all angry people are violent—violence involves physical force or damage.
Synonyma
brutal (Emphasizes cruelty and severity in the violence.)
Antonyma
peaceful (Describes the absence of violence or conflict.)
Kolokace
violent crime
|violent attack
|violent behavior
|violent protest
|violent confrontation
Témata
crime
|conflict
|safety
|law
|core_vocabulary
Příklady
- The protest turned violent after nightfall.
- He was arrested for committing a violent assault.
- A violent storm damaged several buildings.
- The movie contains several violent scenes.
- She has a history of violent behavior.
Učební příklady
- The man was violent toward the police.
- It was a violent fight.
- A violent storm broke the trees.
- He is not a violent person.
- The game has violent images.
adjective
B2
property
2
extremely strong or intense
Very strong or extreme in force or feeling.
Vzorec užití:
a violent [storm/emotion/reaction]
Častá chyba:
Learners may think 'violent' only refers to people; it can also describe weather, movements, or feelings when they are very strong.
Synonyma
fierce (Suggests strength and intensity, sometimes without physical harm.)
Antonyma
gentle (Indicates mildness and lack of intensity.)
Kolokace
violent storm
|violent explosion
|violent shaking
|violent reaction
Témata
nature
|emotions
|core_vocabulary
Příklady
- A violent storm swept through the region.
- He felt a violent pain in his chest.
- The earthquake caused violent shaking.
- She gave a violent push to open the door.
Učební příklady
- A violent wind broke the windows.
- He had a violent headache.
- The car stopped with a violent jerk.
- A violent storm came last night.
adjective
B2
property
3
showing extreme emotion
Showing feelings in a very strong and uncontrolled way.
Vzorec užití:
a violent [outburst/argument/reaction]
Synonyma
explosive (Emphasizes sudden and intense emotional expression.)
Antonyma
calm (Shows control over emotions and lack of intensity.)
Kolokace
violent outburst
|violent argument
|violent temper
Témata
emotions
|core_vocabulary
Příklady
- He had a violent outburst during the meeting.
- They had a violent argument about money.
- Her letter was full of violent language.
Učební příklady
- He had a violent temper.
- They had a violent fight of words.
- She made a violent cry.
Gramatika
Slovníkový tvar
violent
IPA
GB/vˈaɪələnt/
US/vˈaɪələnt/
Slabiky a přízvuk
vi - ol - ent (3 slabiky)
Stress on 1st syllable (vi)
Tvary slova
Adjective
- Base: violent
Příbuzná slova
Výrazy
turn violent
1/tˈɚn vˈaɪələnt/
fixed phrase
become aggressive or harmful
To start using force to hurt people or damage things.
Příklady
- The peaceful protest suddenly turned violent.
- The crowd turned violent after the announcement.
violent crime
1/vˈaɪələnt kɹˈaɪm/
fixed phrase
crime causing physical harm
A crime where someone is hurt or threatened with harm.
Příklady
- Murder is considered a violent crime.
- The city has seen a rise in violent crime this year.
violent outburst
1/vˈaɪələnt ˈaʊtbˌɚst/
fixed phrase
sudden act of aggression
A sudden act of shouting, hitting, or showing strong feelings in an uncontrolled way.
Příklady
- He had a violent outburst during class.
- The man was arrested after a violent outburst on the train.
- Her violent outburst shocked everyone at the meeting.
- His violent outburst damaged several pieces of furniture in the apartment.
- Doctors are concerned about his history of sudden violent outbursts.