schädigen — meaning in English

English meaning

• annoy verb To bother or irritate someone, especially through repeated small actions.
• impair verb To make something weaker or worse.
• shaft noun A long, narrow, straight part of a tool, weapon, or machine — such as a handle, pole, or rotating rod that transmits power.

Senses

schädigen is used for these senses in English:

• annoy (transitive, archaic) To molest; to harm; to injure.
• impair (transitive) To weaken; to affect negatively; to have a diminishing effect on.
• shaft (transitive, slang) To fuck over; to cause harm to, especially through deceit or treachery.

impair — full definition

1. verb To make something weaker or worse.
2. verb To become worse over time.

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