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Beherrschung — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • command noun An order given with authority.
  • curb noun The raised edge of a sidewalk or pavement bordering a street.
  • forbearance noun An arrangement in which a lender agrees to pause or reduce a borrower's payments for a set period instead of treating the loan as in default.
  • restraint noun A device or measure that holds something back or keeps it secure.
  • sway verb To move slowly and rhythmically from side to side.

Senses

Beherrschung is used for these senses in English:

  • command power of control, direction or disposal; mastery.
  • curb (figurative) Something that checks or restrains; a restraint.
  • forbearance Patient self-control; restraint and tolerance under provocation.
  • restraint (uncountable) control or caution; reserve
  • sway Rule; dominion; control; power.

command — full definition

  1. noun An order given with authority.
  2. noun Authority or control over people, resources, or a situation.
  3. noun An instruction given to a computer program.
  4. verb To give an order, or to have authority over.

curb — full definition

  1. noun The raised edge of a sidewalk or pavement bordering a street.
  2. noun Something that restrains or holds something in check.
  3. verb To control or hold back; to restrain.

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