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heruntermachen — meaning in English

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English meaning

vilify verb To make slanderous remarks about someone or something; to criticise harshly.

Senses

heruntermachen is used for these senses in English:

run down (transitive) To crush; to overthrow; to overbear.
vilify (transitive) To belittle through speech; to put down.

vilify — full definition

verb To make slanderous remarks about someone or something; to criticise harshly.
verb To make someone seem less important by speaking badly of them.

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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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