acting with or characterized by uncontrolled, strong, rough force

a violent earthquake.

caused by injurious or destructive force

a violent death.

intense in force, effect, etc.; severe; extreme

violent pain; violent cold.

roughly or immoderately vehement or ardent

violent passions.

furious in impetuosity, energy, etc.

violent haste.

of, pertaining to, or constituting a distortion of meaning or fact.