Anmaßung — meaning in English
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English meaning
- arrogation noun The unjust assumption of rights or privilege.
- assumption noun Something accepted as true without proof, or the act of accepting it as true.
- assurance noun A confident promise or statement meant to remove doubt.
- insolence noun Rude, disrespectful, or arrogant behavior, especially toward someone owed respect.
- presumption noun Something accepted as probably true without direct proof, or the act of assuming it.
- usurpation noun The wrongful seizure of something by force, especially of sovereignty or other authority.
Senses
Anmaßung is used for these senses in English:
- arrogation (legal) The unjust assumption of rights or privilege.
- assertiveness The quality of being assertive.
- assumption The act of assuming, or taking to or upon oneself; the act of taking up or adopting.
- assurance Firmness of mind; undoubting steadiness; intrepidity, courage, or self-confidence.
- insolence Contemptible, ill-mannered conduct; insulting: arrogant, bold behaviour or attitude.
- presumption (dated) Arrogant behaviour; the act of venturing beyond due bounds of reverence or respect.
- usurpation The wrongful seizure of something by force, especially of sovereignty or other authority.
assumption — full definition
- noun Something accepted as true without proof, or the act of accepting it as true.
- noun The act of taking on a role, duty, or responsibility.