Gewaltsam Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Gewaltsam" is mainly used as adjective meaning "forcible", "violent" or "violently". It is also used as adverb.

Essential properties of "gewaltsam"

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Meanings of "gewaltsam" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "Done with force or violence"

"Gewaltsam", when used with this meaning, acts as adjective.

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Die Demonstration wurde gewaltsam aufgelöst.The demonstration was forcibly dispersed.
  2. Er hat sich gewaltsam Zutritt verschafft.He gained forcible entry.
  3. Die Tür wurde gewaltsam geöffnet.The door was forcibly opened.

2.) "Violently or by force"

"Gewaltsam", when used with this meaning, acts as adverb.

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Er wurde gewaltsam entfernt.He was forcibly removed.
  2. Die Tür öffnete sich gewaltsam.The door opened violently.
  3. Das Schloss wurde gewaltsam aufgebrochen.The lock was broken open by force.
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