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10 Language-to-English Dictionariesviolento
Pronunciation / Transliteration: vjoˈlɛnto
"La tempesta è stata violenta."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
Using or involving physical force intended to hurt, damage, or kill someone or something.
"The violent storm caused widespread damage across the region." - 2
Characterized by strong, intense, or extreme emotions.
"He had a violent reaction to the news, expressing his anger loudly."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The word 'violent' originates from the Latin 'violentus', which means 'vehement' or 'impetuous'. It entered Middle English through Old French in the late 14th century, evolving to describe actions characterized by extreme force or intensity.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Violent" is said worldwide
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violent
Transliteration: violã
"La tempête était violente."
gewalttätig
Transliteration: ɡəˈvaltɛːtɪç
"Der gewalttätige Sturm verursachte große Schäden."
violento
Transliteration: vjoˈlɛnto
"La tempesta è stata violenta."
violento
Transliteration: bjoˈlento
"La tormenta fue violenta."
violento
Transliteration: viuˈlẽtu
"A tempestade foi violenta."
हिंसक
Transliteration: hinsak
"तूफान हिंसक था।"
暴力的
Transliteration: bàolì de
"暴风雨是暴力的。"
폭력적인
Transliteration: poknyeokjeogin
"폭풍이 폭력적이었다."
暴力的な
Transliteration: ぼうりょくてきな
"嵐は暴力的だった。"
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