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Entsetzen Translations, meanings and synonyms
"Entsetzen" is mainly used as verb meaning "appall", "horrify" or "shock". It is also used as noun.
Essential properties of "Entsetzen"
Its most important properties are:
Properties as Verb
- Infinitive: entsetzen
- Simple past: entsetzte
- Participle: entsetzt
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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.
Properties as Noun
- Gender: neutral
- Singular: das Entsetzen
- Plural: die [n/a]
Meanings of "Entsetzen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms
It has the meanings and uses detailed below:
1.) "To appall or horrify"
"Entsetzen", when used with this meaning, acts as verb.
- Definition: "To cause great fear or horror in someone."
- Translation(s): appall, horrify, shock, dismay, terrify
- Synonym(s): erschrecken, schockieren
- Antonym(s): beruhigen, trösten
- Related word(s): Entsetzen, erschrecken
📝 Some usage examples:
- Der Anblick des Unfalls hat sie entsetzt.
- Die Nachricht entsetzte alle Anwesenden.
- Sein Verhalten entsetzte seine Eltern.
2.) "Horror or shock"
"Entsetzen", when used with this meaning, acts as noun.
- Definition: "State of shock or extreme fear at something unexpected."
- Translation(s): horror, shock, dismay, terror, consternation
- Synonym(s): Schrecken, Angst
- Antonym(s): Ruhe, Gelassenheit
- Related word(s): entsetzen, erschrecken
📝 Some usage examples:
- Das Entsetzen war ihm ins Gesicht geschrieben.
- Ihr Entsetzen über die Nachricht war groß.
- Mit Entsetzen sahen sie die Zerstörung.