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anfechten — meaning in English

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English meaning

impugn verb To attack or assault someone or something.
refute verb To prove that a claim or argument is false or wrong.

Senses

anfechten is used for these senses in English:

impugn (transitive) To verbally assault, especially to argue against an opinion, motive, or action; to question the truth or validity of.
refute (transitive, proscribed) To deny the truth or correctness of (something).

impugn — full definition

verb To attack or assault someone or something.
verb To challenge or criticise someone's honesty, motives or claims, often in words.

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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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