B1adverbconflictsociety
US/ˈvaɪ.ə.lənt.li/
UK/ˈvaɪ.ə.lənt.li/
in a way that uses strong physical force and may hurt people or things; very strongly
In context
The crowd reacted violently when the match was suddenly stopped.
The old ship shook violently in the middle of the storm.
He disagreed violently with the plan and left the meeting.
Words that go with violently
verb + adverb
- shake violentlyWindows began to shake violently during the earthquake.
- react violentlySome animals react violently when they feel afraid.
- attack violentlyThe man attacked the guard violently.
adverb + adjective
- violently illShe was violently ill after eating the shellfish.
- violently opposedThe mayor was violently opposed to the idea.
adverb + verb
- violently disagreeThey violently disagree about money.