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abscheuern — meaning in English

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English meaning

chafe noun Warmth produced by rubbing against something.
excoriate verb To strip the skin or fur from something.

Senses

abscheuern is used for these senses in English:

chafe (intransitive) To rub; to come together so as to wear by rubbing; to wear by friction.
excoriate (transitive) To wear off the skin of; to chafe.

chafe — full definition

noun Warmth produced by rubbing against something.
noun Soreness or wear brought about by rubbing.
noun A feeling of annoyance or anger.

excoriate — full definition

verb To strip the skin or fur from something.
verb To rub the skin raw or sore.
verb To criticize someone very harshly.

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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”.

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