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Gegengift — meaning in English

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English meaning

antidote noun A substance that counteracts the effects of a poison.

Senses

Gegengift is used for these senses in English:

antidote A remedy to counteract the effects of poison.
antidote (figurative) Something that counteracts or prevents something harmful.

antidote — full definition

noun A substance that counteracts the effects of a poison.
noun Anything that counteracts or relieves something unpleasant or harmful.

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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

Gegenmittel