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