Verstimmen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Verstimmen" is used as verb with the meaning of "to annoy", "to irritate" or "to upset".

Essential properties of "verstimmen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

Infinitive: verstimmen
Simple past: verstimmte
Participle: verstimmt

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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 "verstimmen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To annoy or irritate someone"

Definition: "To cause someone to feel annoyed or irritated."
Translation(s): to annoy, to irritate, to upset, to displease
Synonym(s): verärgern, erzürnen, aufregen
Antonym(s): erfreuen, beruhigen
Related word(s): verstimmt, Verstimmung

📝 Some usage examples:

Seine Bemerkung hat sie verstimmt.His remark annoyed her.
Das laute Geräusch verstimmte die Zuhörer.The loud noise annoyed the listeners.
Er verstimmte seine Kollegen mit seiner Kritik.He displeased his colleagues with his criticism.

2.) "To detune a musical instrument"

Definition: "To detune a musical instrument, altering its pitch."
Translation(s): to detune, to put out of tune
Synonym(s): verstimmen
Antonym(s): stimmen
Related word(s): Stimmung, stimmen

📝 Some usage examples:

Der Musiker hat die Gitarre verstimmt.The musician detuned the guitar.
Ein falscher Griff kann das Klavier verstimmen.A wrong touch can detune the piano.
Die Geige war nach dem Transport verstimmt.The violin was out of tune after transport.

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