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Italian word
violento
violent
Looks like
violent
using or involving physical force intended to hurt or kill
⚠️ The trap
True cognate, but in Italian 'violento' can also describe intense weather or emotions with less negative judgment. 'Un vento violento' = a fierce/violent wind — no moral connotation.
To say "using or involving physical force intended to hurt or kill" in Italian:
violento (same meaning)
"violento" in English means:
violent
Example
"Il film contiene scene violente."
"The film contains violent scenes."
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