Aushöhlen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Aushöhlen" is used as verb with the meaning of "hollow out", "excavate" or "scoop out".

Essential properties of "aushöhlen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

Infinitive: aushöhlen
Simple past: höhlte aus
Participle: ausgehöhlt

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Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.

Meanings of "aushöhlen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To hollow out, to excavate"

Definition: "To remove material from the inside of something, leaving it hollow."
Translation(s): hollow out, excavate, scoop out, carve out
Synonym(s): ausgraben, ausbohren
Antonym(s): auffüllen, füllen
Related word(s): Höhle, hohl

📝 Some usage examples:

Der Fluss hat den Felsen über Jahrhunderte ausgehöhlt.The river has hollowed out the rock over centuries.
Die Kinder höhlen den Kürbis für Halloween aus.The children are hollowing out the pumpkin for Halloween.
Der Zahn war so stark ausgehöhlt, dass er gezogen werden musste.The tooth was so badly hollowed out that it had to be pulled.

2.) "To undermine, to erode, to weaken"

Definition: "To gradually weaken or erode a structure or system."
Translation(s): undermine, erode, weaken, sap, hollow out (figurative)
Synonym(s): untergraben, schwächen
Antonym(s): stärken, festigen
Related word(s): Erosion, Schwäche

📝 Some usage examples:

Die ständige Kritik hat das Vertrauen in die Regierung ausgehöhlt.The constant criticism has undermined trust in the government.
Korruption kann die Integrität einer Organisation aushöhlen.Corruption can erode the integrity of an organization.
Langfristige Konflikte höhlen die Stabilität der Region aus.Long-term conflicts undermine the stability of the region.

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