No. 669 in Dutch
geweld
Violence.
In a sentence
Het gebruik van geweld is in deze situatie onacceptabel.
The use of violence is unacceptable in this situation.
Here 'geweld' refers to violence, emphasizing inappropriate physical force.
De storm toonde zijn geweld tegen de kustlijn.
The storm showed its strength against the coastline.
In this context, 'geweld' is used metaphorically to describe the force of nature, portraying its intensity.
Ik was onder de indruk van het visuele geweld van de film.
I was impressed by the visual impact of the film.
In this sentence, 'geweld' is used to convey an overwhelming impression or powerful experience, often artistic or sensory.
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