IELTS Anvil

violent

CEFR: B1
Using or involving extreme, uncontrollable physical force intended to hurt; or characterized by severe meteorological turbulence (e.g. violent sandstorms).

Synonyms

  • ferocious
  • turbulent
  • vehement

Example Sentence

Violent desert dust storms, known locally as kara-buran, can uproot unestablished saplings and shift entire sand dunes.

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