Missachten Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Missachten" is used as verb with the meaning of "disregard", "ignore" or "disrespect".

Essential properties of "missachten"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: missachten
  • Simple past: missachtete
  • Participle: missachtet

See full conjugation of missachten

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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 "missachten" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To disregard or disrespect rules, laws, or warnings"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Er hat die Verkehrsregeln missachtet und einen Unfall verursacht.He disregarded the traffic rules and caused an accident.
  2. Die Warnungen der Experten wurden missachtet.The warnings of the experts were disregarded.
  3. Sie missachtete die Anweisungen des Lehrers absichtlich.She deliberately disregarded the teacher's instructions.

2.) "To overlook or underestimate the importance of something"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Er missachtete die Bedeutung der Forschungsergebnisse.He disregarded the importance of the research results.
  2. Die Hinweise wurden von der Leitung missachtet.The hints were disregarded by the management.
  3. Sie missachtete die Risiken der Investition.She disregarded the risks of the investment.
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