Durchkreuzen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Durchkreuzen" is used as verb with the meaning of "thwart", "frustrate" or "foil".

Essential properties of "durchkreuzen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

Infinitive: durchkreuzen
Simple past: durchkreuzte
Participle: durchkreuzt

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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 "durchkreuzen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To thwart or frustrate a plan"

Definition: "To interrupt or frustrate a plan or action."
Translation(s): thwart, frustrate, foil, cross, upset
Synonym(s): vereiteln, verhindern
Antonym(s): unterstützen, fördern
Related word(s): stören, behindern

📝 Some usage examples:

Der Regen hat unsere Pläne durchkreuzt.The rain thwarted our plans.
Sein Verhalten durchkreuzte die Verhandlungen.His behavior frustrated the negotiations.
Die Polizei durchkreuzte den Fluchtversuch.The police foiled the escape attempt.

2.) "To crisscross or intersect"

Definition: "To cross something in different directions."
Translation(s): crisscross, intersect, traverse, cross
Synonym(s): kreuzen, überqueren
Antonym(s): umgehen, ausweichen
Related word(s): durchqueren, passieren

📝 Some usage examples:

Die Straßen durchkreuzen die Stadt.The streets crisscross the city.
Vögel durchkreuzen den Himmel.Birds traverse the sky.
Der Fluss durchkreuzt das Tal.The river crosses the valley.

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