potentially violent

Frequency: 7.418.3 per million words

Describes a person or situation that has the possibility of becoming violent.

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Examples (10)

  • Employees are trained to deal with potentially violent incidents.
  • The police identified the suspect as potentially violent and dangerous.
  • Without proper intervention, the argument could escalate into a potentially violent clash.
  • His erratic behavior suggested he was potentially violent towards others.
  • Security guards monitor areas where potentially violent situations might arise.
  • The government warned citizens about potentially violent demonstrations planned for the weekend.
  • They had to manage a crowd that was growing increasingly agitated and potentially violent.
  • Psychological assessments help identify individuals who are potentially violent.
  • It's crucial to de-escalate potentially violent encounters before they turn physical.
  • The documentary explored the causes of potentially violent conflicts in society.