violent, a.1Foréigneach, dian, dásachtach. Aut: Violent braking, grodchoscadh m. To lay violent hands on s.o., an lámh láidir a imirt ar dhuine. A violent death, anbhás m. He became violent, d'éirigh sé garbh. 2aTréan, dian. Violent dislike, fuath nimhe. Violent desire, dúil mharfach. A violent hurry, dithneas m an tsaoil. Violent cold, slaghdán treascrach. bViolent colours, dathanna scéiniúla. ►violently, adv.1Go foréigneach, etc.2Go tréan, etc.; thar fóir. He was violently in love with her, bhí sé sa chéill ab aigeantaí aici.