Anfallen — meaning in English

English meaning

• accrue verb To increase, to rise
• sally noun A sudden dash out from a defended position to attack, or a similar sudden burst of activity.
• savage adj Extremely fierce, violent, or brutal.

Senses

Anfallen is used for these senses in English:

• accrue (intransitive) To increase, to rise
• sally A sudden rushing forth.
• savage To attack or assault someone or something ferociously or without restraint.

accrue — full definition

1. verb To increase, to rise
2. verb To reach or come to by way of increase; to arise or spring up because of growth or result, especially as the produce of money lent.
3. verb To be incurred as a result of the passage of time.
4. verb To accumulate.

sally — full definition

1. noun A sudden dash out from a defended position to attack, or a similar sudden burst of activity.
2. noun A short trip or excursion, or a witty, sharp remark made in conversation.
3. verb To set out suddenly, especially to venture forth from a safe place.

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