Erniedrigen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Erniedrigen" is used as verb with the meaning of "humiliate", "degrade" or "demean".

Essential properties of "erniedrigen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

Infinitive: erniedrigen
Simple past: erniedrigte
Participle: erniedrigt

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 "erniedrigen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "Make someone feel inferior/humiliated"

Definition: "To make someone feel inferior or humiliated."
Translation(s): humiliate, degrade, demean
Synonym(s): demütigen, herabsetzen, kleinmachen
Antonym(s): erheben, würdigen, respektieren
Related word(s): Erniedrigung, demütigen

📝 Some usage examples:

Er wollte sie nicht erniedrigen, aber seine Worte waren hart.He didn't want to humiliate her, but his words were harsh.
Sie fühlte sich erniedrigt durch seine Kommentare.She felt humiliated by his comments.
Es ist nicht richtig, andere zu erniedrigen.It is not right to humiliate others.

2.) "Reduce level or position"

Definition: "To reduce the level or position of something."
Translation(s): lower, reduce, decrease
Synonym(s): herabsetzen, reduzieren
Antonym(s): erhöhen, steigern
Related word(s): Erniedrigung, herabsetzen

📝 Some usage examples:

Die Regierung plant, die Steuern zu erniedrigen.The government plans to lower taxes.
Er hat den Preis des Produkts erniedrigt.He lowered the price of the product.
Die Firma musste die Kosten erniedrigen.The company had to reduce costs.

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