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Gewalt

Noun

Sense 1:

Physical or psychological force used to gain control or harm someone or something.

Example sentences:

1. The protesters were met with brutal gewalt from the police.
2. Domestic gewalt is a serious issue that affects countless families.

Sense 2:

Absolute power or authority over a person or group.

Example sentences:

1. The dictators held gewalt over the entire nation.
2. The feudal lord exercised full gewalt over the peasants.

Sense 3:

Violent or aggressive behavior, often associated with organized crime.

Example sentences:

1. The street gang operated with gewalt, instilling fear in the community.
2. Organized crime syndicates are known for their use of gewalt to maintain control.

Adjective

Sense 1:

Characterized by being forceful or overwhelming.

Example sentences:

1. The gewalt storm destroyed several buildings in its path.
2. Her gewalt personality commanded attention wherever she went.

Verb

Sense 1:

To use force or violence against someone or something.

Example sentences:

1. He gewalted the door open when he realized he didn't have the key.
2. They gewalted their opponents into submission during the match.