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gewalttätig — meaning in English

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English meaning

vicious adj Deliberately cruel, violent, or savage.
violent adj Using or involving physical force meant to hurt or kill.
violently adv In a way that involves physical force or intense action.

Senses

gewalttätig is used for these senses in English:

vicious Violent, destructive and cruel.
violent Involving extreme force or motion.
violently In a violent manner.

violent — full definition

adj Using or involving physical force meant to hurt or kill.
adj Extremely strong, forceful, or intense.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Related German words

destruktiv aggressiv grausam boshaft böse unmoralisch übel heftig brutal gewaltig gewaltbereit grell