Gewaltverherrlichung

dieNoun

glorification of violence

English translations

  1. 01

    ⚠️ This content is inappropriate.⚠️ Glorification of violence

Word details

German meaning
Die Darstellung oder Befürwortung von Gewalt als etwas Positives oder Erstrebenswertes.
English meaning
Glorification of violence
Synonym
kein
German example
Gewaltverherrlichung in Medien kann zu einer Abstumpfung gegenüber realer Gewalt führen.
English example
Glorification of violence in media can lead to desensitization to real violence.
Type
Noun
Article
die
Singular Form
die Gewaltverherrlichung
Plural Form
die Gewaltverherrlichungen

Example sentences with “Gewaltverherrlichung”

  1. Der Film wurde wegen Gewaltverherrlichung verboten. (The movie was banned due to the glorification of violence.)

Frequently asked questions

Is this term common in media criticism?

Yes, it is a key term in German media censorship and cultural critique. It is a feminine noun (die Gewaltverherrlichung).