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in a way that involves physical force meant to injure, damage, or destroy
- He violently smashed the mirror with his fist.
- The window shattered violently under the impact of the rock.
- She was violently shoved out of the way during the stampede.
- The prisoner reacted violently when the guards approached him.
- The protest turned chaotic when some demonstrators acted violently toward the police.
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in a forceful or intense way that is hard to control or resist
- The boat rocked violently in the storm.
- He shook his head violently to stay awake.
- She began to sneeze violently from the dust.
- The child kicked violently during the tantrum.
- The earth trembled violently during the earthquake.
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