Violent Synonyms

88 violent synonyms include brutal, vicious, savage, harsh, rough, aggressive, bullying, threatening, terrorizing, and fierce. Violent is an adjective, and its antonyms are gentle and weak. Here are some additional synonyms for "violent" with example sentences.

Another word for Violent

88 other ways to say violent.

1. brutal

  • wild
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  • vigorous  
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  • vicious  
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  • thunderous  
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  • thuggish  
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  • threatening  
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  • terrorizing  
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  • strong
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  • smart
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  • sharp
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  • savage  
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  • ruthless
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  • rough
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  • radge  
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  • rabid  
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  • powerful
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  • pitiless  
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  • painful  
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  • out of control  
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  • murderous  
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  • mortal  
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  • mighty  
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  • merciless  
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  • maniacal  
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  • lethal  
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  • intemperate  
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  • inhuman  
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  • in a frenzy  
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  • hot-tempered  
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  • hot-headed  
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  • homicidal  
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  • hefty  
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  • heartless  
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  • harsh
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  • hard
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  • frenzied  
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  • forceful  
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  • fierce
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  • ferocious  
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  • fatal  
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  • destructive  
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  • death-dealing  
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  • deadly
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  • damaging  
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  • cut-throat  
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  • cruel
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  • callous  
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  • bullying  
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  • brutal
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  • bloodthirsty  
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  • berserk  
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  • barbarous  
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  • barbaric  
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  • aggressive
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2. intense

  • wild
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  • vehement  
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  • unrestrained  
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  • unmanageable  
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  • ungovernable  
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  • unfettered  
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  • uncurbed  
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  • uncontrolled  
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  • uncontrollable  
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  • unchecked  
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  • unbridled  
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  • turbulent  
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  • tumultuous  
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  • tempestuous  
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  • strong
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  • stormy  
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  • riotous  
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  • rampant
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  • rampaging  
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  • raging  
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  • powerful
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  • passionate  
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  • overwhelming
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  • out of control  
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  • intense
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  • intemperate  
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  • inordinate  
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  • immoderate  
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  • great
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  • frenzied  
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  • forceful  
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  • extreme  
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  • excessive
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  • consuming  
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Use violent in a Sentence

A violent clash erupted suddenly.

His violent behavior shocked everyone.

The storm was incredibly violent.

violent protests disrupted the city.