Violent
Violent
Violent (/ˈvaɪələnt/) is an adjective that describes a forceful action or behavior that is intended to hurt or kill someone or something. It can also refer to an intense or severe situation or condition.
Etymology
The term "violent" originates from the Latin word "violentus", which means "vehement, furious". It was first used in the English language in the 14th century.
Related Terms
- Aggression: A forceful action or procedure, especially when intended to dominate or master.
- Brutality: Savage physical violence; great cruelty.
- Force: Strength or energy as an attribute of physical action or movement.
- Intensity: The quality of being intense.
- Severity: The fact or condition of being severe.
Pronunciation
Violent is pronounced as "vahy-uh-luhnt".
Usage
The term "violent" is often used in medical and psychological contexts to describe behaviors that are physically aggressive or intended to cause harm. It can also be used to describe severe or intense symptoms or conditions.
For example, a patient may be described as violent if they are physically aggressive towards others. A disease or condition may be described as violent if it causes severe or intense symptoms.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Violent
- Wikipedia's article - Violent
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