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avfall — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • apostasy noun The act of giving up or renouncing a religious faith that one previously held.
  • attrition noun A gradual wearing down or reduction, especially of staff or resources over time rather than through direct cuts.
  • litter noun Rubbish or trash left lying around in a public place.
  • refuse verb To say no to a request, offer, or order.
  • waste noun Material that is no longer wanted or useful; rubbish.

Senses

avfall is used for these senses in English:

  • apostasy The renunciation of a belief or set of beliefs.
  • apostasy Specifically, the renunciation of one's religion or faith.
  • attrition (human resources) A gradual, natural reduction in membership or personnel, as through injury, incapacitation, retirement, resignation, or death.
  • refuse Collectively, items or material that have been discarded; rubbish, garbage.
  • waste Excess of material, useless by-products, or damaged, unsaleable products; garbage; rubbish.

apostasy — full definition

  1. noun The act of giving up or renouncing a religious faith that one previously held.
  2. noun The abandonment of a political cause, party or set of principles one formerly supported.

attrition — full definition

  1. noun A gradual wearing down or reduction, especially of staff or resources over time rather than through direct cuts.
  2. noun The physical wearing away of a surface by friction or grinding.

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