His actions were criticized as brutal.

His actions were thought to be pure brutality.

He was forced into exile for political reasons.

He decided to go into exile for political reasons.

We were sitting on the breakwater, looking out at the sea.

He was facing a desperate situation.

At the beginning of his speech, he introduced himself.

The rampaging elephant destroyed the village.

The rampage of that ferocious dog terrified the town.

He already had excellent abilities, but learning new techniques made him even stronger, just like giving a demon a metal rod.