Hetzen Translations, meanings and synonyms
"Hetzen" is used as verb with the meaning of "rush", "hurry" or "urge".
Essential properties of "hetzen"
Its most important properties are:
Properties
- Infinitive: hetzen
- Simple past: hetzte
- Participle: gehetzt
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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 "hetzen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms
It has the meanings and uses detailed below:
1.) "To rush, to hurry"
- Definition: "To rush or urge someone to do something quickly."
- Translation(s): rush, hurry, urge, chase
- Synonym(s): eilen, drängen, treiben
- Antonym(s): entspannen, beruhigen
- Related word(s): Hektik, Eile
📝 Some usage examples:
- Er hetzt die ganze Zeit, um den Zug zu erwischen.
- Sie hetzt ihre Kollegen, um das Projekt schneller abzuschließen.
- Wir dürfen uns nicht hetzen lassen, sonst machen wir Fehler.
2.) "To incite hatred/violence"
- Definition: "To incite hatred or violence against a group or individual."
- Translation(s): incite, agitate, stir up hatred, instigate
- Synonym(s): aufwiegeln, anstacheln
- Antonym(s): versöhnen, beruhigen
- Related word(s): Hass, Propaganda
📝 Some usage examples:
- Der Politiker hetzt gegen Minderheiten.
- In sozialen Medien wird oft gehetzt.
- Er hetzt die Menschen gegen die Regierung auf.
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