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meineed plegen — meaning in English

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English meaning

forswear verb To promise formally to give something up or say it is not true.
perjure verb To deliberately lie while under oath, especially in court.

Senses

meineed plegen is used for these senses in English:

forswear (intransitive, or, reflexive) To commit perjury; to break an oath.
perjure (reflexive) To knowingly and willfully make a false statement of witness while in court.

forswear — full definition

verb To promise formally to give something up or say it is not true.
verb To lie after swearing to tell the truth.

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Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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