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violent-minded
[/ˈvaɪ.ə.lənt ˈmaɪn.dɪd/]
adjective
de mente violenta
1.
Having a temperament or character inclined toward violence; prone to violent thoughts or actions
The violent-minded individual was deemed a threat to society.
O indivíduo de mente violenta foi considerado uma ameaça à sociedade.
2.
Characterized by aggressive or hostile mental attitudes
His violent-minded approach to conflict resolution only made matters worse.
Sua abordagem de mente violenta para resolver conflitos apenas piorou as coisas.
Synonyms
aggressive-minded
hostile-minded
belligerent
combative
pugnacious
volatile
Antonyms
peaceful-minded
gentle-minded
calm-minded
composed
tranquil
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
de mente violenta
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
agressivo de mente
Alternative phrasing occasionally used
Portugal
de índole violenta
Preferred usage in European Portuguese
Related Idioms & Phrases
a violent frame of mind
violent tendencies
aggressive temperament
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