Synonyms for violent

Similarity of adj violent

5 senses of violent

Sense 1:

violent (vs. nonviolent)
convulsiveferocious, fierce, furious, savagehot, ragingknockdown-dragout, knock-down-and-drag-outlashingluridrampageousruffianly, toughslam-bang

Also See: hostile#1; unpeaceful#1

Sense 2:

violent
unnatural (vs. natural)

Sense 3:

violent, wild
intense (vs. mild)

Sense 4:

fierce, tearing, vehement, violent, trigger-happy
intense (vs. mild)

Sense 5:

crimson, red, violent
bloody (vs. bloodless)