Zuschieben Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Zuschieben" is used as verb with the meaning of "to slide towards", "to push towards" or "to attribute".

Essential properties of "zuschieben"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

Infinitive: zuschieben
Simple past: schob zu
Participle: zugeschoben

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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 "zuschieben" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To slide something towards someone/something"

Definition: "To move something by sliding it towards someone or something."
Translation(s): to slide towards, to push towards
Synonym(s): schieben, verschieben
Antonym(s): wegziehen, wegschieben
Related word(s): schieben, schubsen

📝 Some usage examples:

Er wollte mir die Schuld zuschieben.He wanted to shift the blame onto me.
Sie versuchte, die Verantwortung auf ihn zuschieben.She tried to shift the responsibility onto him.
Er hat den Tisch zu mir zuschieben.He slid the table towards me.

2.) "To attribute something unfairly"

Definition: "To attribute something to someone, usually unfairly."
Translation(s): to attribute, to blame, to shift onto
Synonym(s): unterstellen, zuschreiben
Antonym(s): entlasten, freisprechen
Related word(s): beschuldigen, anlasten

📝 Some usage examples:

Er wollte ihr die Schuld zuschieben.He wanted to blame her.
Man versuchte, ihm die Verantwortung zuschieben.They tried to shift the responsibility onto him.
Sie hat ihm die Fehler zuschieben.She blamed him for the mistakes.

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