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entwürdigen — meaning in English

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English meaning

debase verb To reduce the quality or worth of something.
demean verb To lower someone's dignity or make them seem less worthy of respect.

Senses

entwürdigen is used for these senses in English:

debase (transitive) To lower in character, quality, or value; to degrade.
demean To debase; to lower; to degrade.

debase — full definition

verb To reduce the quality or worth of something.
verb To reduce someone's rank or status.
verb To reduce a coin's value by cutting down the amount of precious metal it contains.

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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”.

Related German words

abwerten erniedrigen herabsetzen herabwürdigen mindern behandeln beschämen demütigen führen aufführen benehmen