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Verhöhnung — meaning in English

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English meaning

derision noun Scornful mockery of someone or something.
mockery noun Ridicule; the act of making fun of someone or something.

Senses

Verhöhnung is used for these senses in English:

derision Act of treating with disdain.
mockery The action of mocking; ridicule, derision.

derision — full definition

noun Scornful mockery of someone or something.
noun A person or thing that others mock or make fun of.

mockery — full definition

noun Ridicule; the act of making fun of someone or something.
noun A poor or insulting imitation of something, so bad it invites ridicule.

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Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

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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”.

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