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