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ophitsen — meaning in English

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English meaning

abet verb To help or encourage someone to do something wrong, especially a crime.
incite verb To urge or provoke someone into action, especially something violent or unlawful.

Senses

ophitsen is used for these senses in English:

abet (transitive, crime) To incite; to assist or encourage by aid or countenance in crime. [ca. 1350–1470]
incite (transitive) To stir up or excite; to rouse or goad into action.

abet — full definition

verb To help or encourage someone to do something wrong, especially a crime.
verb To support or back up a good cause, opinion or action.
verb To push someone toward doing something worthwhile.
verb (dated) To back a prediction by putting money on it.

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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”.

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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