Verunglimpfen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Verunglimpfen" is used as verb with the meaning of "disparage", "defame" or "slander".

Essential properties of "verunglimpfen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

Infinitive: verunglimpfen
Simple past: verunglimpfte
Participle: verunglimpft

See full conjugation of verunglimpfen

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 "verunglimpfen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To unfairly criticize or discredit someone"

Definition: "To criticize or discredit someone unfairly or disparagingly."
Translation(s): disparage, defame, slander, denigrate, malign
Synonym(s): diffamieren, herabwürdigen, schmähen
Antonym(s): loben, preisen, anerkennen
Related word(s): beleidigen, verachten, verunglimpfung

📝 Some usage examples:

Er hat den Politiker in der Debatte verunglimpft.He disparaged the politician in the debate.
Die Presse verunglimpft oft Prominente ohne Grund.The press often disparages celebrities without reason.
Sie verunglimpfen seine Leistungen, obwohl er hart gearbeitet hat.They disparage his achievements, even though he worked hard.

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