violently
/ˈvaɪələntli/
adverb
- In a way that involves physical force intended to hurt, damage, or kill someone or something.
- He reacted violently when he heard the news, punching the wall.
- The two cars collided violently, sending debris across the highway.
- The protesters were violently removed from the building by security.
- With great intensity, force, or suddenness; extremely strongly.
- She was violently ill after eating the spoiled food.
- He disagreed violently with the new policy, arguing for hours.
- The door slammed violently shut in the wind.
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