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Violently ˈvaɪələntli Adverb Bre Shook Head Shiver Sick

Word violently
WordType (adverb)
Phonetic BrE / ˈvaɪələntli / NAmE / ˈvaɪələntli /
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  • she shook her head violently.
  • to shiver violently
  • he was violently sick.
  • they are violently opposed to the idea.
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violently

(adverb)BrE / ˈvaɪələntli / NAmE / ˈvaɪələntli /
  1. with great energy or strong movement, especially caused by a strong emotion such as fear or hatred
    • She shook her head violently.
    • to shiver violently
  2. very strongly or severely
    • He was violently sick.
    • They are violently opposed to the idea.
  3. in a way that involves physical violence
    • The crowd reacted violently.
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