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armed violence
The use of physical violence involving weapons in order to achieve a goal or force someone to do something.
Die Geiselnahme wurde ohne Anwendung von Waffengewalt beendet.
The hostage situation was ended without the use of armed violence.
This word is a compound made up of 'Waffen' (weapons, plural of 'Waffe') and 'Gewalt' (violence). So it literally means 'violence with weapons'.
Der Täter setzte Waffengewalt ein, um in das Gebäude zu gelangen.
The perpetrator used armed violence to get into the building.
Common verbs used with 'Waffengewalt' (armed violence) are 'anwenden' (to use), 'androhen' (to threaten), or 'verhindern' (to prevent).
Die Polizei konnte die Eskalation ohne die Anwendung von Waffengewalt beenden.
The police were able to end the escalation without the use of armed violence.
'Waffengewalt' (armed violence) is a formal term that often appears in written language, in news reports, police reports, and legal texts.
In den Nachrichten wurde über die zunehmende Waffengewalt in der Region berichtet.
The news reported on the increasing armed violence in the region.
violence / authority / force
'die Gewalt' and 'die Waffengewalt' both describe the use of force to injure someone, force someone to do something, or achieve a goal. 'Gewalt' is the general term and can happen without weapons, for example by hitting or holding someone down. 'Waffengewalt' is narrower: it involves the use of weapons. Learners may confuse the words because 'Waffengewalt' is a particular form of violence. If it is not important whether weapons were used, 'Gewalt' is enough. If weapons play a central role, 'Waffengewalt' is more precise.
In dem Bericht geht es um Waffengewalt in der Stadt.
The report is about armed violence in the city.
Die Polizei versucht, Gewalt bei der Demonstration zu verhindern.
The police are trying to prevent violence at the demonstration.