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schinden — meaning in English

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English meaning

haze noun A thin layer of smoke, dust, or moisture in the air that slightly blurs visibility.
mistreat verb To treat someone or something badly or cruelly.

Senses

schinden is used for these senses in English:

haze (US, informal) To perform an unpleasant initiation ritual upon a usually non-consenting individual, especially freshmen to a closed community such as a college fraternity or military unit.
mistreat (transitive) To treat someone, or something roughly or badly.

haze — full definition

noun A thin layer of smoke, dust, or moisture in the air that slightly blurs visibility.
noun A state of mental confusion or vagueness.
verb To subject someone, especially a newcomer, to humiliating or dangerous initiation rituals.

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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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