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übel zurichten — meaning in English

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English meaning

decimate verb To destroy or reduce a large part of something.

Senses

übel zurichten is used for these senses in English:

decimate (loosely) To devastate: to reduce or destroy significantly but not completely.
manhandle (transitive) To assault or beat up a person.
rough up to manhandle or beat up

decimate — full definition

verb To destroy or reduce a large part of something.
verb Historically, to kill one in every ten of a group, especially as a punishment carried out in the Roman army.

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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 German words

dezimieren verheeren zugrunde richten angreifen herfallen über verprügeln zusammenschlagen misshandeln derbe malträtieren