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avslå — meaning in English

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English meaning

decline verb To become weaker, smaller, or worse over time.
reject verb To refuse to accept, believe, or agree to something.

Senses

avslå is used for these senses in English:

decline (transitive) To choose not to do something; refuse, forbear, refrain.
reject (transitive) To refuse to accept; to forswear.

decline — full definition

verb To become weaker, smaller, or worse over time.
verb To politely refuse an offer or invitation.
noun A gradual decrease or worsening.

reject — full definition

verb To refuse to accept, believe, or agree to something.
noun A person or item that has been turned down or discarded.

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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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