One who uses violence can expect a violent response; it is better to try to use peaceful means wherever possible.

A genre of books or films relating fantasy-adventure tales involving heroic exploits in ancient or biblical times.

(idiomatic) Of or pertaining to a genre of narratives—including short stories, novels, television shows, films, and computer games—which combines wizardry and other fantastical supernatural elements with violent combat using pre-modern weaponry.

(idiomatic) A genre of narratives—including short stories, novels, television shows, films, and computer games—which combines wizardry and other fantastical supernatural elements with violent combat using pre-modern weaponry.

plural of sword-breaker

(historical) A sword seen as a being a part of someone's set of arms or military accoutrements; a warrior's regimental or official sword.

(archaic, rare) fighting a close fight, closer than a sword's length to one's opponents.

(idiomatic) To execute, especially by using a sword. / (idiomatic) To severely defeat. / (idiomatic) To kill by warfare.

A light ceremonial sword worn as part of court dress.

(historical) A short sword used as a hunting knife.