violently

adverb

Definition of violentlynext
as in sharply

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for violently
  1. fiercely
  2. forcefully
  3. vigorously
  4. strongly
  5. powerfully
Adverb
  • Latin American markets, notably Brazil, are fiercely contested.
    — Kevin Rozario, Forbes, 22 Mar. 2025
  • The Broccoli family, through its company Eon, has fiercely guarded the series for decades.
    — Brent Lang, Variety, 21 Mar. 2025
Definition of fiercely
Adverb
  • Meanwhile, the Trump administration is not actually standing up to China at all forcefully.
    — David Frum, The Atlantic, 12 Mar. 2025
  • Since asking nicely has not worked, the new policy direction from the Trump administration is to ask more forcefully.
    — Jason Schenker, Forbes, 5 Mar. 2025
Definition of forcefully
Adverb
  • In both 1996 and 2000, Steve campaigned vigorously for the Republican nomination for the Presidency.
    — Steve Forbes, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025
  • That alignment has been vigorously opposed by the Del Mar Fairgrounds, which recently decided to pause discussions with the city of Del Mar on a separate affordable housing project on fairgrounds property until the city opposes an alignment that includes fairgrounds property.
    — Luke Harold, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Mar. 2025
Definition of vigorously
Adverb
  • It was influenced by cinema, very strongly—lighting effects, the MGM lion, King Kong.
    — Dodie Kazanjian, Vogue, 14 Mar. 2025
  • Dombrowski, though, strongly believes the Phillies can win their first World Series title since 2008.
    — John Perrotto, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025
Definition of strongly
Adverb
  • After the murder of George Floyd in 2020, Adams spoke powerfully about how police leadership needs to step up.
    — Eric Umansky, ProPublica, 11 Mar. 2025
  • Hollywood mostly left politics at home, but two documentary filmmakers spoke powerfully about Palestinian rights.
    — Brittney Melton, NPR, 3 Mar. 2025
Definition of powerfully
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