gestapo
IPA: gʌstˈɑpoʊ
Root Word: Gestapo
noun
- (historical, Nazism) The secret police of Nazi Germany.
- (informal, derogatory, by extension) Any militant oppressive force or group.
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Examples of "gestapo" in Sentences
- The Gestapo was the secret police of Nazi Germany during World War II
- The Gestapo was known for their brutal tactics in interrogating and controlling dissidents
- Many civilians lived in fear of the Gestapo and their ability to arrest and torture anyone they deemed a threat to the regime
- Those suspected of treason or aiding the enemy were often taken in for questioning by the Gestapo
- The Gestapo played a key role in maintaining the oppressive rule of the Third Reich
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