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C1 Woordenlijst - Military

Hier leer je enkele Engelse woorden over militairen, zoals "deploy", "raid", "militant", etc., voorbereid voor C1-leerlingen.

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CEFR C1 Vocabulary
atrocity
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

an extremely brutal act, especially in war

atrociteit, gruweldaad

atrociteit, gruweldaad

Ex: The history book detailed atrocities committed during the war , each story more harrowing than the last .
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admiral
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

the highest-ranking officer in a fleet

admiraal, vlootvoogd

admiraal, vlootvoogd

Ex: The young cadets listened intently as admiral shared his experiences and insights from decades at sea .
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colonel
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a high-ranking officer in the army, marine corps, or air force, whose rank is between a lieutenant colonel and brigadier general

kolonel, koronel

kolonel, koronel

Ex: During the ceremony , colonel delivered a heartfelt speech , honoring the bravery and sacrifice of his soldiers .
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general
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a high-ranking officer in the army, Air Force, or Marines

generaal, opperbevelhebber

generaal, opperbevelhebber

Ex: general received numerous accolades for his service , including the Medal of Honor , the highest military decoration .
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major
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a middle-ranking officer in the armed forces

majoor, hoofdofficier

majoor, hoofdofficier

Ex: She admired major's dedication and professionalism , traits that made him a respected leader among his peers .
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veteran
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a former member of the armed forces who has fought in a war

veteraan, oud-strijder

veteraan, oud-strijder

Ex: She visited the VA hospital regularly to volunteer her time and veterans in need .
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to assassinate
[werkwoord]

to murder a prominent figure in a sudden attack, usually for political purposes

vermoorden, afmaken

vermoorden, afmaken

Ex: The group of rebels conspired assassinate the ruling monarch .
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to blast
[werkwoord]

to violently damage or destroy something using explosives

opblazen, vernietigen met explosieven

opblazen, vernietigen met explosieven

Ex: The construction blasted the bedrock to lay the foundation for the skyscraper .
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to blow up
[werkwoord]

to cause something to explode

opblazen, exploderen

opblazen, exploderen

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to bombard
[werkwoord]

to drop bombs on someone or something continuously

bombarderen, beschieten

bombarderen, beschieten

Ex: In the siege , the castle walls bombarded by catapults and trebuchets .
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to charge
[werkwoord]

to attack violently and suddenly in a battle

aanvallen, aanstormen

aanvallen, aanstormen

Ex: The general ordered his troops charge the enemy 's flank , hoping to gain a tactical advantage .
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to conquer
[werkwoord]

to gain control of a place or people using armed forces

veroveren, overwinnen

veroveren, overwinnen

Ex: Throughout history , powerful empires sought conquer new lands .
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to deploy
[werkwoord]

to position soldiers or equipment for military action

de inzetten, disloceren

de inzetten, disloceren

Ex: After the briefing , the deployed his soldiers to various strategic points .
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to evacuate
[werkwoord]

(of armed forces) to empty a dangerous place

evacueren, onttrekken

evacueren, onttrekken

Ex: The military was ordered evacuate potential target areas .
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to execute
[werkwoord]

to kill someone, especially as a legal penalty

uitvoeren, executeren

uitvoeren, executeren

Ex: International human rights organizations often condemn governments execute individuals without fair trials or proper legal representation .
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to mobilize
[werkwoord]

(of a state) to organize and prepare for a military operation

mobiliseren, in staat van paraatheid brengen

mobiliseren, in staat van paraatheid brengen

Ex: Military exercises were conducted to ensure the efficiency mobilizing forces in times of crisis .
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to surrender
[werkwoord]

to give up resistance or stop fighting against an enemy or opponent

overgeven, toegeven

overgeven, toegeven

Ex: The general surrenders to avoid unnecessary conflict .
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to retreat
[werkwoord]

(of military) to move away in order to escape the danger because one has been defeated or is weak

terugtrekken, ontsnappen

terugtrekken, ontsnappen

Ex: The forces retreated to draw the enemy into less advantageous territory .
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guerrilla
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a person who participates in irregular fighting as a member of an unofficial military group

guerrillastrijder, partizaan

guerrillastrijder, partizaan

Ex: The documentary explored the motivations and challenges faced by guerrilla fighters in conflict zones .
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militia
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a military group consisting of civilians who have been trained as soldiers to help the army in emergencies

militie, burgermacht

militie, burgermacht

Ex: The militia responded swiftly to the wildfire , helping to evacuate residents and protect homes from the spreading flames .
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militant
[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

displaying violent acts for the sake of a social or political aim

militant, strijdlustig

militant, strijdlustig

Ex: militant rhetoric inflamed tensions among the community , leading to confrontations with opposing groups .
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naval
[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

relating to the armed forces that operate at seas or waters in general

navaal, zeemachtgerelateerd

navaal, zeemachtgerelateerd

Ex: Naval architects design ships for various purposes , from cargo transport to military operations .
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civilian
[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

relating to a person who is not a member of the military or police force and does not hold an official position in the government

burgers, civil

burgers, civil

Ex: He served as civilian volunteer , helping to distribute food and supplies to those in need .
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defensive
[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

designed or used in a way that provides a person or thing with protection against attack

verdedigend, beschermend

verdedigend, beschermend

Ex: He wore a helmet and armor as part of defensive gear during the jousting tournament .
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explosive
[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

having the potential to cause sudden and violent release of energy or force

explosief, ontploffend

explosief, ontploffend

Ex: explosive force of the blast shattered windows in nearby buildings .
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A-bomb
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a nuclear weapon with great destruction power which is released due to the fission of heavy atoms

atoombom, nucleaire bom

atoombom, nucleaire bom

Ex: The survivors of A-bomb attack continue to advocate for peace and nuclear disarmament to prevent future catastrophes .
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rifle
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a long gun suitable for shooting a target over long distances, which is held along shoulder while aiming the target

geweer, afstandswapen

geweer, afstandswapen

Ex: The museum displayed rifles used by soldiers throughout different periods of warfare .
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fleet
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a group of ships under the command of one high-ranking officer

vloot, flottille

vloot, flottille

Ex: The expedition set sail with a fleet of vessels , each specialized for different aspects of marine research .
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raid
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a surprise attack against a place or a group of people

aanval, inval

aanval, inval

Ex: The historical reenactment included a dramatic portrayal of a raid on a coastal settlement .
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curfew
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

an order or law that prohibits people from going outside after a specific time, particularly at night

avondklok, basisreglement

avondklok, basisreglement

Ex: The soldiers patrolled the city to enforce curfew, checking IDs and ensuring no one was out after hours .
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hostage
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

someone held prisoner by a person or group who will be set free if the demands of that person or group are met

gijzelaar, hostage

gijzelaar, hostage

Ex: After hours of negotiation , the police successfully freed hostage and apprehended the criminals .
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torture
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

the act of making someone suffer very much so that they do what one wants

foltering, marteling

foltering, marteling

Ex: International organizations work tirelessly to combat the use torture and advocate for its prohibition worldwide .
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occupation
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

the act of invading and controlling a country, city, etc.

bezetting, invasie

bezetting, invasie

Ex: occupation forces established their headquarters in the capital , using it as a base to control the surrounding regions .
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trench
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a long narrow hole dug in the ground in which soldiers move and are protected from enemy fire

loopgraaf, schuilplaats

loopgraaf, schuilplaats

Ex: From their position in trench, the troops could see the enemy fortifications just a few hundred yards away .
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truce
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

an agreement according to which enemies or opponents stop fighting each other for a specific period of time

wapenstilstand, vredeovereenkomst

wapenstilstand, vredeovereenkomst

Ex: truce was fragile , with both sides wary of each other 's intentions and ready to resume hostilities at any moment .
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to arm
[werkwoord]

to provide individuals or groups with weapons, ensuring they have the necessary equipment for defense or offense

bewapenen, uitrusten

bewapenen, uitrusten

Ex: The resistance movement planned arm local militias to resist foreign occupation .
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warfare
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

involvement in war, particularly using certain methods or weapons

oorlogsvoering, oorlogvoering

oorlogsvoering, oorlogvoering

Ex: warfare tactics were employed by the resistance to effectively harass and undermine the occupying forces .
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machine gun
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a gun that automatically and rapidly fires a succession of bullets upon pressing the trigger

mitrailleur, machinegeweer

mitrailleur, machinegeweer

Ex: The machine gun on the vehicle provided crucial firepower support during the convoy 's journey through hostile territory .
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evacuation
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

the action of transferring people or being transferred to somewhere else to be safe from a dangerous situation

evacuatie, ontvluchting

evacuatie, ontvluchting

Ex: During the flood , emergency responders used boats to assist with evacuation of residents trapped in their homes .
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command
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

an order, particularly given by someone in a position of authority

bevel, opdracht

bevel, opdracht

Ex: The police chief gave a command for officers to maintain order during the protest .
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AWOL
[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

(of a soldier) having left one's military duty without being permitted to do so

afwezig zonder toestemming, onbevoegd afwezig

afwezig zonder toestemming, onbevoegd afwezig

Ex: Last month , she AWOL from her military duty , resulting in disciplinary action from her commanding officer .
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ground zero
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

the exact location of a nuclear explosion

epicentrum, grond nul

epicentrum, grond nul

Ex: The documentary interviewed witnesses who were ground zero during the devastating earthquake .
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gunner
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a member of an armed force who is specifically trained to fire large guns

kanonnier, artillerist

kanonnier, artillerist

Ex: Gunners in the tank unit trained rigorously to maintain proficiency in operating their weapons systems .
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blowgun
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a tube-like weapon through which an arrow is shot if someone breathes in it forcefully

pijltjesblazer, blazervonken

pijltjesblazer, blazervonken

Ex: In some regionsblowguns were historically used in warfare as silent weapons for ambushes and surprise attacks .
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submachine gun
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

an automatic gun that is not heavy and can be easily held and carried by hand

submachinegeweer, machinepistool

submachinegeweer, machinepistool

Ex: He trained extensively with submachine gun to master its recoil control and quick reload techniques .
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to station
[werkwoord]

to send a person to a particular place in order to carry out a duty, particularly a military person

stationeren, plaatsnemen

stationeren, plaatsnemen

Ex: The stationed units along the perimeter to fortify the defense .
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magazine
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

the part of a gun containing its bullets

magazijn, patroonhouder

magazijn, patroonhouder

Ex: The hunter carried magazines in his backpack for his rifle during the hunting trip .
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artillery
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

big heavy guns that are attached on top of moving wheels or tracks

artillerie, geschut

artillerie, geschut

Ex: The museum displayed various types of artillery pieces used in different conflicts throughout history .
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nuclear deterrent
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a nuclear weapon of a country that is very powerful and serves as a protection against other countries' attacks

nucleaire afschrikking, nucleaire afschrikkingsmechanisme

nucleaire afschrikking, nucleaire afschrikkingsmechanisme

Ex: The countrynuclear deterrent strategy includes submarines armed with ballistic missiles .
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nerve agent
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a poisonous chemical that is damaging to the nervous system and is used as a war weapon

nerveus agent, zenuwgas

nerveus agent, zenuwgas

Ex: The international community condemned the use nerve agents against civilian populations , calling for accountability and justice .
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nerve gas
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a toxic chemical substance that interferes with the normal functioning of the nervous system

 zenuwgason,  zenuwgas

zenuwgason, zenuwgas

Ex: Scientists developed antidotes and treatments to counteract the effects nerve gas exposure in case of emergencies .
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roger
[tussenwerpsel]

used as a confirmation message in radio communication to indicate that a message has been received and understood

Roger, Begrepen

Roger, Begrepen

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ten-four
[tussenwerpsel]

a radio code used in two-way radio communication as an affirmative response or an indication of understanding

ten vier, begrijp het

ten vier, begrijp het

Ex: The police officer gave a quick ten-four" to confirm they were en route to the scene .
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martial law
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a situation where the military becomes in charge of a country, replacing regular laws with their own rule, in order to maintain order during times of crisis or disturbance

de staat van beleg, de militaire overheersing

de staat van beleg, de militaire overheersing

Ex: Martial law was lifted after several weeks , allowing the gradual return to civilian governance and normalcy .
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to discharge
[werkwoord]

to make someone leave the armed forces or police and relieving them from their duties

ontslagen, ontheven

ontslagen, ontheven

Ex: Due to a medical condition , the servicemember was discharged from the Navy .
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