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διαρρηγνύω — meaning in English

diarrignyo

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English meaning

burgle verb To break into a building and steal from it.
rob verb To take property from a person or place unlawfully, often through force or threat.

Senses

διαρρηγνύω is used for these senses in English:

burgle (UK, Ireland, Commonwealth) To commit burglary. [from 1867]
rob (transitive, slang) To burgle.

burgle — full definition

verb To break into a building and steal from it.
verb (sport, informal) To take the ball fairly from another player.

rob — full definition

verb To take property from a person or place unlawfully, often through force or threat.
verb To unfairly deprive someone of something they deserve.

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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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