Engelsk

violently

gb/vˈaɪələntli/ us/vˈaɪələntli/
B1 Engelsk
~ 4000
Betydninger
0 betydninger
adverb B1 property
1

With great physical force

In a way that uses a lot of force and energy, often causing harm or damage.

Bruksmønster: [someone] [verb] violently
Vanlig feil:
Learners sometimes confuse 'violently' with 'angrily'; 'violently' focuses on force, not emotion, though emotion can be involved.
Synonymer
forcefully (Implies strong effort or power, but not necessarily harm.)
Antonymer
gently (Suggests doing something softly and without force.)
Ordkombinasjoner
shake violently |hit violently |react violently |storm violently |crash violently
Temaer
violence |movement |emotions |core_vocabulary
Eksempler
  • The wind shook the windows violently during the storm.
  • He slammed the door violently before leaving.
  • The waves crashed violently against the rocks.
  • She pushed the chair violently out of her way.
Eksempler for deg som lærer
  • The dog shook its head violently.
  • The car hit the wall violently.
  • He closed the box violently.
  • The tree fell violently in the storm.
adverb B2 property
2

With extreme emotion

In a way that shows very strong feelings, often suddenly and not calmly.

Bruksmønster: [someone] [verb] violently
Vanlig feil:
Learners may overuse 'violently' instead of more precise adverbs like 'angrily' or 'fiercely' when describing emotions.
Synonymer
vehemently (Conveys strong emotion or passion, often in speech or reaction.)
Antonymer
calmly (Implies doing something without strong emotion or excitement.)
Ordkombinasjoner
react violently |oppose violently |argue violently
Temaer
emotions |behavior |communication
Eksempler
  • He reacted violently to the accusation.
  • She opposed the plan violently during the meeting.
  • They protested violently against the new law.
Eksempler for deg som lærer
  • He shouted violently at the man.
  • She argued violently with her friend.
  • They reacted violently to the news.
adverb B2 property
3

Causing injury or death by force

In a way that hurts or kills someone using strong force.

Synonymer
brutally (Emphasizes cruelty and deliberate harm.)
Antonymer
peacefully (Implies without violence, harm, or disturbance.)
Ordkombinasjoner
die violently |attack violently
Temaer
violence |crime |law |health
Eksempler
  • Several people died violently in the attack.
  • The victim was killed violently during the robbery.
  • The animals fought violently until one was injured.
Eksempler for deg som lærer
  • The man died violently in the war.
  • They attacked the city violently.
  • The two men fought violently in the street.
Grammatikk
Oppslagsform
violently
IPA
GB/vˈaɪələntli/
US/vˈaɪələntli/
Stavelser og trykk
vi - ol - ently (3 stavelser)
Stress on 1st syllable (vi)
Bøyingsformer
Noun
  • Base: violently
  • Plural: violentlies
Ordfamilie
Forms
violentlies noun
Core family
violent adjective B1 violence noun B1
Related words
violate verb B2 violation noun B1
Negative and opposite forms
nonviolent adjective nonviolence noun
Advanced or less common
violator noun
Uttrykk

die violently

1
/dˈaɪ vˈaɪələntli/
fixed phrase

Lose life due to violence

To be killed in a way that uses strong force or attack.

Eksempler
  • 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.

Eksempler
  • 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.

Eksempler
  • The child shook violently from the cold.
  • The building shook violently during the earthquake.

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