Meaning
Involving extreme force or motion.
Etymology
Origin: Old English
Etymology tree Latin violentusbor. Old French violentbor. Middle English violent English violent From Middle English violent, from Old French violent, from Latin violentus, from vīs (“strength”). Displaced native Old English stræc. For the verb, compare French violenter.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Antonyms
peacefulnonviolent
NYT Puzzle Appearances
Accepted in 2 recorded puzzles, including a pangram: