violent streak

Examples (10)

• He sometimes displays a violent streak when he loses his temper.
• Beneath his calm demeanor, there was always a hidden violent streak.
• The film portrayed a complex character with a surprising violent streak.
• She worried her son might have inherited a violent streak from his father.
• His sudden, unprovoked attacks revealed a disturbing violent streak.
• Therapy aims to help individuals manage and control their violent streaks.
• The community was concerned about the rising number of young people showing a violent streak.
• Even the kindest people can sometimes show a violent streak under extreme pressure.
• She denied having any violent streak, but her history told a different story.
• Early intervention is crucial when a child begins to exhibit a violent streak.