violent

showing or involving the use of physical force to hurt someone, especially in a way that is illegal or unfair

violento, agresivo

• be violent with somebody

Collocations violent crime · violent attack

• He was arrested for violent behavior.

  Fue arrestado por comportamiento violento.

extremely strong or forceful, especially in a way that is frightening or unpleasant

fuerte, intenso

• be violent with something

Collocations violent storm · violent reaction

• The weather was so violent that we had to stay indoors.

  El clima era tan violento que tuvimos que quedarnos en casa.