Zoeken
to resort to violence
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to use physical force or aggressive actions as a means of achieving a goal or resolving a dispute
Collocation
Voorbeeld
The superhero used his powers to disarm criminals without resorting to violence.
In self-defense, one may resort to violence as a means of protection against physical harm.
Instead of resorting to violence, the two gangs decided to parley and discuss a truce.
The protest turned violent when some participants resorted to violence against law enforcement.
The peace talks broke down, and both sides began to resort to violence once again.
