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verminken — meaning in English

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English meaning

maim verb To injure someone so severely that part of their body is permanently damaged or disabled.
mutilate verb To severely damage or disfigure something, often by cutting off a part.

Senses

verminken is used for these senses in English:

maim To wound seriously; to cause permanent loss of function of a limb or part of the body.
mutilate To destroy beyond recognition.

mutilate — full definition

verb To severely damage or disfigure something, often by cutting off a part.
verb To spoil or ruin something so badly it loses its original meaning or form.

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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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