violent tactic

Frequency: 7.210.5 per million words

a method using physical force intended to hurt or kill

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Examples (10)

  • The rebels resorted to violent tactics to achieve their goals.
  • The government condemned the group's use of violent tactics.
  • Such violent tactics will only lead to further escalation of the conflict.
  • He warned against employing violent tactics in the protest.
  • There is no justification for using violent tactics against civilians.
  • The police were trained to respond to situations involving violent tactics.
  • Historically, some revolutions have relied on violent tactics to overthrow regimes.
  • Opponents argued that his campaign involved increasingly violent tactics.
  • We must find peaceful solutions, not resort to violent tactics.
  • The organization explicitly disavows any form of violent tactic.