Distanzieren Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Distanzieren" is used as verb with the meaning of "distance oneself", "dissociate oneself" or "disengage".

Essential properties of "distanzieren"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: distanzieren
  • Simple past: distanzierte
  • Participle: distanziert

See full conjugation of distanzieren

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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 "distanzieren" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To keep one's distance physically or emotionally"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Er hat sich von der Gruppe distanziert.He distanced himself from the group.
  2. Sie distanziert sich von den Gerüchten.She distances herself from the rumors.
  3. Wir müssen uns von dieser Ideologie distanzieren.We must distance ourselves from this ideology.

2.) "To outperform or surpass"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Er hat alle anderen Läufer distanziert.He outdistanced all other runners.
  2. Sie distanziert ihre Konkurrenten mühelos.She effortlessly outperforms her competitors.
  3. Das Team hat die Gegner klar distanziert.The team clearly outdistanced the opponents.
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