No. 8,342 in Dutch
gewelddadige
Violent.
In a sentence
De gewelddadige storm vernietigde veel huizen.
The violent storm destroyed many houses.
Here, 'gewelddadige' is an adjective describing the intensity and destructive nature of the storm.
Hij had een gewelddadige reactie toen hij het slechte nieuws hoorde.
He had a violent reaction when he heard the bad news.
In this case, 'gewelddadige' describes an emotional response, showing its use beyond physical violence.
De film toonde enkele gewelddadige confrontaties tussen de personages.
The film depicted some violent confrontations between the characters.
Here, 'gewelddadige' sheds light on the physical altercations, exemplifying its versatile application in narratives.
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