This is the 3459th most frequent Dutch word.
neerschieten
"Neerschieten" means "to shoot down" or "to shoot (someone) dead."
In this sentence, 'neerschieten' is used in its literal sense, referring to shooting someone, typically resulting in them falling to the ground.
De agent moest de vluchtende verdachte neerschieten.
The officer had to shoot down the fleeing suspect.
Here, 'neerschieten' is used in a narrative context, describing action in a cinematographic scene.
De film toont een intense scène waarin de held een vijand neerschiet.
The movie depicts an intense scene where the hero shoots down an enemy.
This usage of 'neerschieten' metaphorically describes the act of defeating enemies in a digital or virtual combat scenario.