Geißeln Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Geißeln" is used as verb with the meaning of "to scourge", "to flog" or "to castigate".

Essential properties of "geißeln"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: geißeln
  • Simple past: geißelte
  • Participle: gegeißelt

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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 "geißeln" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To punish severely or criticize harshly"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Die Medien geißeln die Regierung für ihre Entscheidungen.The media castigates the government for its decisions.
  2. Er geißelt seine Mitarbeiter für ihre Fehler.He lambastes his employees for their mistakes.
  3. Die Opposition geißelt die neue Gesetzgebung.The opposition denounces the new legislation.
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