violent
Pronunciation: [ˈvaɪələnt]
Word
Context: "physical aggression"
(adjective) when something causes a lot of force or is hurtful. It can be when people fight or when natural events, like storms, are very strong and destructive. If someone acts violently, it means they might hurt others.
Example
The movie was exciting, but it had some violent scenes.
Example
The peaceful protest did not turn violent.
Example
Why do some movies have violent content?
Context: "emotional intensity"
(adjective) when feelings are very strong and intense, almost like a storm of emotions. This can happen when someone feels really angry or excited.
Example
She had a violent reaction of joy when she won the prize.
Example
He remained calm and did not have a violent response to the news.
Example
What caused such a violent reaction from him?
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