violent

adjective B1

Meaning

Violent means using or involving physical force that can hurt or damage someone or something.
💡 Be careful not to confuse "violent" with "vital," which means very important.

Example Sentences

Is the movie too violent for children to watch ?
The movie has some violent scenes that might upset children .
The movie was not violent , so children could watch it .
The movie was too violent for children to watch .

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