schimpfen — meaning in English

English meaning

• curse noun A spell or supernatural force believed to bring harm or bad luck.
• inveigh verb To protest loudly, expressing one's disapproval or criticism.
• swear verb To make a solemn promise or formal declaration, often under oath.

Senses

schimpfen is used for these senses in English:

• curse To bring great evil upon; to be the cause of serious harm or unhappiness to; to furnish with that which will be a cause of deep trouble; to afflict or injure grievously; to harass or torment.
• inveigh (intransitive, with against or occasionally about, formerly also with on, at, upon) To complain loudly, to give voice to one's censure or criticism [from 16th c.]
• swear (ambitransitive) To use offensive, profane, or obscene language.

curse — full definition

1. noun A spell or supernatural force believed to bring harm or bad luck.
2. noun A rude or offensive word used to express anger.
3. verb To wish harm on someone, or to swear angrily.

inveigh — full definition

1. verb To protest loudly, expressing one's disapproval or criticism.
2. verb (dated) To tempt or lure someone away.

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