effigy in German
effigy in German is Bildnis, Abbild, Karikatur — effigy means a crude model or figure made to represent a person or group, often so it can be mocked, burned, or destroyed in protest.
effigy in German
Bildnis
A dummy or other crude representation of a person, group or object that is hated.
Abbild
A dummy or other crude representation of a person, group or object that is hated.
Karikatur
A dummy or other crude representation of a person, group or object that is hated.
Puppe
A dummy or other crude representation of a person, group or object that is hated.
Zerrbild
A dummy or other crude representation of a person, group or object that is hated.
Bildnis
A likeness of a person.
Konterfei
A likeness of a person.
What does "effigy" mean?
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noun A crude model or figure made to represent a person or group, often so it can be mocked, burned, or destroyed in protest.
"Protesters burned an effigy of the politician outside the parliament building."
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noun A sculpture or image representing a specific person.
"The cathedral contains a stone effigy of the medieval king."
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effigy in a sentence
- Protesters burned an effigy of the politician outside the parliament building.
- The cathedral contains a stone effigy of the medieval king.
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What is "effigy" in German?
"effigy" in German is Bildnis, Abbild, Karikatur. effigy means: A crude model or figure made to represent a person or group, often so it can be mocked, burned, or destroyed in protest.
How do you use "effigy" in a sentence?
Example: "Protesters burned an effigy of the politician outside the parliament building." In German, "effigy" is Bildnis, Abbild, Karikatur.
Are there other ways to say "effigy" in German?
Yes — German has 6 translations listed for "effigy": Bildnis, Abbild, Karikatur, Puppe, Zerrbild, Konterfei.
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