violent
gb/vˈaɪələnt/ us/vˈaɪələnt/
B1
Inglés
~ 2900
Acepciones
0 acepciones
adjective
B1
property
1
using physical force to harm
Using force to hurt people or damage things.
Patrón de uso:
[someone/something] is violent
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes confuse 'violent' with 'angry'. Not all angry people are violent—violence involves physical force or damage.
Sinónimos
brutal (Emphasizes cruelty and severity in the violence.)
Antónimos
peaceful (Describes the absence of violence or conflict.)
Colocaciones
violent crime
|violent attack
|violent behavior
|violent protest
|violent confrontation
Temas
crime
|conflict
|safety
|law
|core_vocabulary
Ejemplos
- 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.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- 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.
Patrón de uso:
a violent [storm/emotion/reaction]
Error frecuente:
Learners may think 'violent' only refers to people; it can also describe weather, movements, or feelings when they are very strong.
Sinónimos
fierce (Suggests strength and intensity, sometimes without physical harm.)
Antónimos
gentle (Indicates mildness and lack of intensity.)
Colocaciones
violent storm
|violent explosion
|violent shaking
|violent reaction
Temas
nature
|emotions
|core_vocabulary
Ejemplos
- 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.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- 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.
Patrón de uso:
a violent [outburst/argument/reaction]
Sinónimos
explosive (Emphasizes sudden and intense emotional expression.)
Antónimos
calm (Shows control over emotions and lack of intensity.)
Colocaciones
violent outburst
|violent argument
|violent temper
Temas
emotions
|core_vocabulary
Ejemplos
- He had a violent outburst during the meeting.
- They had a violent argument about money.
- Her letter was full of violent language.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- He had a violent temper.
- They had a violent fight of words.
- She made a violent cry.
Gramática
Forma de diccionario
violent
AFI
GB/vˈaɪələnt/
US/vˈaɪələnt/
Sílabas y acento
vi - ol - ent (3 sílabas)
Stress on 1st syllable (vi)
Formas de la palabra
Adjective
- Base: violent
Familia de palabras
Expresiones
turn violent
1/tˈɚn vˈaɪələnt/
fixed phrase
become aggressive or harmful
To start using force to hurt people or damage things.
Ejemplos
- 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.
Ejemplos
- 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.
Ejemplos
- 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.