Examples of “violent” in a Sentence

adj Using or involving physical force meant to hurt or kill.

• The neighborhood had seen a rise in violent crime.
• He has a history of violent behavior when drunk.
• The film was banned for young children because of its violent scenes.

adj Extremely strong, forceful, or intense.

• A violent storm knocked out power across the region.
• A violent gust of wind slammed the door shut.
• She felt a violent urge to laugh in the middle of the meeting.