Bestrijdend

Bestrijdend is a Dutch word that translates to "combating," "fighting," or "contesting" in English. It is an active present participle derived from the verb bestrijden, meaning to fight against, oppose, or combat something. The term is often used in various contexts to describe the act of actively opposing or struggling against a particular issue, force, or entity.

In a military or conflict setting, bestrijdend refers to actively engaging in combat or warfare. It implies a direct confrontation with an adversary. In a more general sense, the word can describe efforts to combat social problems such as poverty, crime, or disease. For example, "bestrijdende armoede" would mean combating poverty. Similarly, "bestrijdende ziekten" refers to fighting diseases.

The term also appears in legal contexts, where it can denote contesting a claim, a judgment, or a decision. A "bestrijdend partij" would be a party that is actively opposing or challenging something within a legal proceeding. The core meaning remains one of active opposition and struggle against something perceived as a problem or an opponent. The usage of bestrijdend emphasizes the dynamic and active nature of the opposition.