violently
gb/vˈaɪələntli/ us/vˈaɪələntli/
B1
English
~ 4000
nagy erővel, erőszakosan, hevesen, indulatosan, szenvedélyesen, brutálisan, erőszakos halált hal
B1
1
Usage pattern:
[someone] [verb] violently
The wind shook the windows violently during the storm.
A vihar alatt a szél hevesen rázta az ablakokat.
He slammed the door violently before leaving.
Távozása előtt nagy erővel becsapta az ajtót.
The waves crashed violently against the rocks.
She pushed the chair violently out of her way.
Learner examples
The dog shook its head violently.
A kutya hevesen rázta a fejét.
The car hit the wall violently.
Az autó nagy erővel csapódott a falnak.
He closed the box violently.
The tree fell violently in the storm.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'violently' with 'angrily'; 'violently' focuses on force, not emotion, though emotion can be involved.
Meaning
With great physical force
Collocations
shake violently
|hit violently
|react violently
|storm violently
|crash violently
Synonyms
forcefully (Implies strong effort or power, but not necessarily harm.)
Antonyms
gently (Suggests doing something softly and without force.)
Themes
violence
|movement
|emotions
|core_vocabulary
Definition
In a way that uses a lot of force and energy, often causing harm or damage.
In a manner that involves extreme physical force or intensity, often causing damage or harm.
B2
2
Usage pattern:
[someone] [verb] violently
He reacted violently to the accusation.
Hevesen reagált a vádra.
She opposed the plan violently during the meeting.
A megbeszélésen hevesen ellenezte a tervet.
They protested violently against the new law.
Learner examples
He shouted violently at the man.
Indulatosan rákiabált a férfira.
She argued violently with her friend.
Hevesen vitatkozott a barátjával.
They reacted violently to the news.
Common mistake:
Learners may overuse 'violently' instead of more precise adverbs like 'angrily' or 'fiercely' when describing emotions.
Meaning
With extreme emotion
Collocations
react violently
|oppose violently
|argue violently
Synonyms
vehemently (Conveys strong emotion or passion, often in speech or reaction.)
Antonyms
calmly (Implies doing something without strong emotion or excitement.)
Themes
emotions
|behavior
|communication
Definition
In a way that shows very strong feelings, often suddenly and not calmly.
In a manner that expresses intense emotion such as anger, fear, or distress, often suddenly or uncontrollably.
B2
3
Several people died violently in the attack.
Többen erőszakos halált haltak a támadásban.
The victim was killed violently during the robbery.
Az áldozatot brutálisan ölték meg a rablás során.
The animals fought violently until one was injured.
Learner examples
The man died violently in the war.
A férfi erőszakos halált halt a háborúban.
They attacked the city violently.
Brutálisan megtámadták a várost.
The two men fought violently in the street.
Meaning
Causing injury or death by force
Collocations
die violently
|attack violently
Synonyms
brutally (Emphasizes cruelty and deliberate harm.)
Antonyms
peacefully (Implies without violence, harm, or disturbance.)
Themes
violence
|crime
|law
|health
Definition
In a way that hurts or kills someone using strong force.
In a manner that results in physical harm or death through the use of extreme force.
Grammar
Dictionary form
violently
IPA
GB/vˈaɪələntli/
US/vˈaɪələntli/
Syllables & stress
vi - ol - ently (3 syllables)
Stress on 1st syllable (vi)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: violently
- Plural: violentlies
Word family
Expressions
die violently
1/dˈaɪ vˈaɪələntli/
fixed phrase
Lose life due to violence
To be killed in a way that uses strong force or attack.
Examples
- Many soldiers died violently in the battle.
- The detective believed the victim had died violently.
react violently
1/ɹiˈækt vˈaɪələntli/
fixed phrase
Respond with extreme force or emotion
To answer or behave in a very strong and angry way.
Examples
- He reacted violently when he heard the news.
- Some fans reacted violently to the referee’s decision.
shake violently
1/ʃˈeɪk vˈaɪələntli/
fixed phrase
Move quickly with great force
To move up and down or side to side very fast and strongly.
Examples
- The child shook violently from the cold.
- The building shook violently during the earthquake.