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mencela — meaning in English

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English meaning

castigate verb To scold or punish someone harshly.
reprove verb To show that you think something is wrong.

Senses

mencela is used for these senses in English:

castigate (transitive, formal) To punish or reprimand someone severely.
castigate (transitive, formal) To execrate or condemn something in a harsh manner, especially by public criticism.

castigate — full definition

verb To scold or punish someone harshly.
verb To condemn something strongly, especially by criticising it in public.
verb To revise or make corrections to a publication.

reprove — full definition

verb To show that you think something is wrong.
verb To gently tell someone off in a kind way.
verb To refuse to accept a feeling or way of behaving.

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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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