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verderven — meaning in English

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English meaning

bane noun A person or thing that causes constant trouble or ruin.
corrupt adj Willing to act dishonestly, especially by taking bribes, in exchange for personal gain.

Senses

verderven is used for these senses in English:

bane (figurative) To cause (someone) misery or ruin; to socially or spiritually injure (someone).
corrupt (transitive) To make corrupt; to change from good to bad; to draw away from the right path; to deprave; to pervert.

corrupt — full definition

adj Willing to act dishonestly, especially by taking bribes, in exchange for personal gain.
verb To cause someone to act dishonestly, or to damage the integrity of something.

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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”.

Related Dutch words

verderf ruïneren corrupt verdorven verworden