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
- noun An order given with authority.
- noun Authority or control over people, resources, or a situation.
- noun An instruction given to a computer program.
- verb To give an order, or to have authority over.
curb — full definition
- noun The raised edge of a sidewalk or pavement bordering a street.
- noun Something that restrains or holds something in check.
- verb To control or hold back; to restrain.