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Schikane — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • bullying noun Repeated aggressive behavior intended to intimidate, hurt, or make life difficult for someone perceived as weaker.
  • chicane noun A quibble, a pedantic or dishonest objection; an act of deception.
  • chicanery noun Deception by the use of trickery, quibbling, or subterfuge.
  • persecution noun Cruel or unfair treatment over time, especially aimed at a particular group.

Senses

Schikane is used for these senses in English:

  • bullying An act of intimidating a person to do something, especially such repeated coercion.
  • chicanery (uncountable) Deception by the use of trickery, quibbling, or subterfuge.
  • persecution The act of persecuting, especially a specific group of people; an instance of persecution.

chicane — full definition

  1. noun A quibble, a pedantic or dishonest objection; an act of deception.
  2. noun The use of dishonest means or subterfuge to achieve one's (especially political) goals; chicanery, trickery.
  3. noun The holding of a hand without trumps, or the hand itself.
  4. noun A sharp double bend on a racecourse, designed to prevent unsafe speeds; an obstacle creating a curve.

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