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Entlocken Translations, meanings and synonyms
"Entlocken" is used as verb with the meaning of "elicit", "coax" or "draw out".
Essential properties of "entlocken"
Its most important properties are:
Properties
- Infinitive: entlocken
- Simple past: entlockte
- Participle: entlockt
regulartransitive
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 "entlocken" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms
It has the meanings and uses detailed below:
1.) "To elicit hidden information/feelings"
- Definition: "To make someone reveal hidden information or feelings."
- Translation(s): elicit, coax, draw out
- Synonym(s): herauslocken, entnehmen
- Antonym(s): verbergen, verschweigen
- Related word(s): locken, offenbaren
📝 Some usage examples:
- Er konnte ihr ein Lächeln entlocken.
- Dem Zeugen wurde die Wahrheit entlockt.
- Sie versuchte, ihm ein Geheimnis zu entlocken.
2.) "To provoke a reaction/response"
- Definition: "To provoke a reaction or response from someone."
- Translation(s): elicit, provoke, draw forth
- Synonym(s): hervorrufen, auslösen
- Antonym(s): unterdrücken, verhindern
- Related word(s): reizen, stimulieren
📝 Some usage examples:
- Der Witz konnte ein Lachen entlocken.
- Die Musik entlockte ihm Tränen.
- Das Bild entlockte ihr ein Staunen.