violent

 
Pronunciation: /ˈvʌɪəl(ə)nt/

adjective

  • 1using or involving physical force intended to hurt, damage, or kill someone or something: a violent confrontation with riot police
  • Law involving an unlawful exercise or exhibition of force.
  • 2(especially of an emotion or a destructive natural force) very strong or powerful: violent dislike the violent eruption killed 1,700 people
  • (of a colour) vivid: violent fiery colours

Derivatives

violently

adverb

Origin:

Middle English (in the sense 'having a marked or powerful effect'): via Old French from Latin violent- 'vehement, violent'