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violent An adjective used to describe someone or something that is extremely aggressive and tends to use physical force to achieve their goals.  ■ "She's a violent person, she always gets what she wants by throwing things around."


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abductions The act of forcibly taking someone away against their will, typically for sexual or violent purposes.  ■ "I heard she was kidnapped during her abduction from the grocery store."

abusive To treat someone in a harsh, cruel, or violent manner, often repeatedly.  ■ "John was being abusive towards his wife during their argument. She had to call the police to stop him."

assault1 A sudden and violent attack, especially with physical violence.  ■After losing his temper, the chef lunged at the counter and assaulted it with his knife.

assault2 A sudden and violent attack, especially on a person or group.  ■ I was assaulted by a group of squirrels while I was walking in the park. They were all carrying nuts!

asunder to tear something apart, especially in a sudden and violent manner.  ■ "She was so angry that she asunder her computer keyboard with her bare hands!"

Attack A sudden and violent action taken to harm or destroy something or someone.  ■ "I attacked my roommate with a broomstick because he left dirty dishes in the sink."

barfing To engage in the act of forcefully expelling the contents of one's stomach through the mouth, often accompanied by violent shaking and convulsions.  ■ "I accidentally ate too many cookies and now I'm barfing my insides out!"

berserker A person who is extremely angry or violent, often in a state of frenzy or delirium.  ■ "He turned into a berserker after losing the game and started attacking everything in sight!"

blitz A sudden and violent attack, often carried out with great speed and surprise.  ■ "The blitz caught the enemy completely off guard, leaving them reeling!"

Brawl A boisterous and violent fight between two or more people, often involving alcohol.  ■ After a few drinks, the group of friends started to brawl over the last slice of pizza.

break A sudden and violent stoppage of something, often resulting in damage.  ■ John accidentally broke his leg while jogging on the trail. He had to take a break from running for several weeks to recover.

brutality The quality or qualities of being ruthlessly violent and cruel.  ■ "He was so brutally honest that he told his wife she looked like a truck stop prostitute."

Bump A sudden and violent impact, often resulting in injury or damage.  ■ He accidentally bumped into the table, causing his coffee to spill everywhere.

clash A sudden and violent collision of two or more things.  ■ John accidentally knocked over his vase while clashing with the cat on the way to the sink.

collision A violent meeting between two or more objects, people or ideas.  ■ "I had a collision with my boss's ego this morning - it was a crash course in humility!

Coughing The act of producing a violent sound from the throat, usually accompanied by the expulsion of mucus or phlegm.  ■ John started coughing uncontrollably after eating the spicy chicken.

coup A sudden, violent overthrow of the government or an established order.  ■ "The military staged a coup and took control of the country overnight."

Crash An sudden and violent stoppage or overthrow of a thing, especially an aircraft, vehicle, or building.  ■ After driving recklessly for hours, the car crashed into the ditch on the side of the road.

crashing To do something in a manner that is extremely loud, violent, and disruptive.  ■ After seeing the car coming at them, they crashed into the side of the road with a deafening bang.

Detonate To explode in a sudden, violent manner.  ■ "The fireworks detonated with a loud bang, sending shivers down my spine."

dies A sudden and often tragic end to someone's life, typically involving a violent or natural cause.  ■ "I forgot to feed the fish and now they all died! I guess I really am a fish killer."

disconnect To separate or detach something from a system, often in a sudden and violent way.  ■ John accidentally disconnected his laptop from the power source while trying to make a phone call, leaving him without any electricity for hours.

Disintegrate To fall apart or break down into small pieces, usually in a rapid and violent manner.  ■ "The cake disintegrated into a pile of crumbs when I tried to eat it."

dismember To separate a person or thing into smaller parts, often in a violent or unpleasant way.  ■ "After the argument, they decided to dismember their friendship and go their separate ways."

Displacement The act of moving something from one place to another, often in a sudden or violent manner.  ■ When the bus driver slammed on the brakes, causing the passengers to be violently displaced from their seats.

Earthquake A sudden and violent shaking of the ground caused by a release of energy stored in rocks.  ■ "When the earthquake struck, it caused all the buildings to shake like jellybeans!"

Eruption A sudden and violent outburst of something, usually resulting in destruction or chaos.  ■ The volcano erupted with a deafening roar, spewing molten lava everywhere.

explosion A sudden and violent burst of energy, often accompanied by the release of a large amount of gas or other substance.  ■ "The cake exploded in my face when I tried to take a bite!"

Explosions A sudden and violent burst of energy, often accompanied by a loud bang or explosion sound.  ■ "Why did the tomato turn red? Because it saw the salad dressing!"

Explosive A substance or object that produces a sudden, violent burst of gas or other matter.  ■ The fireworks show ended with a huge explosive finale!

fireballs A ball of fire that shoots out of someone's mouth during a fit of hiccups or other sudden, violent gastronomic upset.  ■ "I accidentally bit into a spicy pepper and my face exploded in a shower of fireballs!"

fling a sudden and violent tossing or throwing of something  ■ "I accidentally flung my phone across the room when I heard a loud noise."

Gale A very strong and violent wind, often associated with a hurricane or tornado.  ■ "I forgot my umbrella at home and now I'm completely soaked from head to toe because of this gale!"

Goon A foolish or violent person, often associated with organized crime.  ■ "The goon squad showed up at the party and started throwing punch."

Hooligan A person who is disruptive, violent, and generally behaves in a loud, rowdy manner.  ■ "That hooligan was causing chaos at the bar, knocking over drinks and starting fights with no provocation."

knocked To strike or hit someone or something in a violent manner, usually accidentally or with a weapon.  ■ "I knocked over the vase while trying to catch my cat!"

lap A sudden and violent shaking or vibrating of a person, animal, or object.  ■ "He had been drinking heavily when he suddenly began to lap around on the dance floor like a fish out of water."

lash A sudden and violent thrashing of something, such as a whip or a horse's tail.  ■ "I forgot to feed my cat and he gave me a lash with his tail!"

lunge A sudden and violent forward movement, typically made in order to attack someone or something.  ■ "I lunged at the plate and managed to catch it just before it hit the ground."

massacred To destroy a large group of people or things in a violent and brutal manner  ■ "The government massacred the entire village, leaving nothing but bodies and destruction in their wake."

mobs A large group of people, especially those who are unruly or violent.  ■ "The mobs in the city were getting out of hand, and the police had to intervene."

mutilate To destroy or damage something in a violent and brutal manner.  ■ After losing the football game, the angry fans started mutilating the players' jerseys.

Outburst A sudden and violent eruption of emotions, often resulting in an explosion of words or actions.  ■ When John found out his sandwich was stolen, he had an epic outburst at the restaurant staff.

Psychopath A person who is extremely cruel, violent, or devious. They often lack empathy and have a twisted sense of humor.  ■ "I accidentally left my keys in the locksmith's psychopathic grip, and now I can't get into my house!"

Punch A sudden, violent blow to the face or body.  ■ "John accidentally punched his friend in the nose during their game of boxing."

purge A violent and bloody expulsion of all members of a particular group, usually associated with a totalitarian regime.  ■ "The government's decision to purge all political opponents has led to widespread violence and human rights abuses."

Rabble A group of people, usually uneducated or lower-class, who are often rowdy and violent.  ■ "The rabble stormed the castle, demanding better living conditions."

Raider A person who leads a sudden, violent attack on an enemy or target.  ■ "The raider stormed into the bar and demanded all the drinks, leaving the patrons in shock."

Regurgitate To repeatedly expel stomach acid in a violent and forceful manner, usually accompanied by loud noises.  ■ "I regret eating that spicy pizza last night - my stomach is still regurgitating it."