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violently
[ vahy-uh-luhnt-lee, vahy-luhnt- ]
adverb
- in a way that involves uncontrolled or destructive force:
He struck the table violently with his clenched fist and shouted for more.
Dramatic video shows soldiers violently removing voters from polling stations.
- in an intense or extreme way:
He was violently ill after ten minutes, but soon recovered fully.
We were awoken early in the morning when the house began shaking violently.
Other Word Forms
- ····Գ· adverb
- ܲ·-··Գ· adverb
- ܱ·ٰ···Գ· adverb
- ܲ···Գ· adverb
Word History and Origins
Origin of violently1
Example Sentences
Since Hamas took control of Gaza in 2007 by violently ousting political rivals, a year after winning national elections, there have been three major wars with Israel and two smaller conflicts.
Police said that as officers were taking the man into custody, he “violently bit an officer on the arm causing injuries.”
Booth, 65, is separately appealing a civil court ruling earlier this year which stated that he trafficked and exploited women and violently whipped them both at Lochdhu Lodge in Caithness, and overseas.
Tests revealed Lexi suffered bleeding on her brain, likely caused by being violently shaken, both recently and on at least one earlier occasion, prosecutors said.
Why is it that one of the most lasting legends shared among our community is one of a woman who was violently murdered?
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