turn violent

Examples (10)

• The peaceful protest began to turn violent as night fell.
• We must prevent the situation from turning violent.
• His anger often caused him to turn violent without warning.
• The discussion suddenly turned violent when they disagreed on politics.
• If the crowd continues to gather, it might turn violent.
• Security personnel were trained to de-escalate situations before they turn violent.
• Sadly, many domestic disputes turn violent in the privacy of homes.
• The game was intense, but thankfully, it didn't turn violent.
• There's a risk that the demonstrations could turn violent if police intervene.
• His behavior turned increasingly violent after he lost his job.