Niederschlagen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Niederschlagen" is used as verb with the meaning of "to knock down", "to fell" or "to strike down".

Essential properties of "niederschlagen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: niederschlagen
  • Simple past: schlug nieder
  • Participle: niedergeschlagen

See full conjugation of niederschlagen

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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 "niederschlagen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To knock down or fell forcefully"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Der Boxer konnte seinen Gegner niederschlagen.The boxer was able to knock down his opponent.
  2. Der Sturm hat viele Bäume niedergeschlagen.The storm knocked down many trees.
  3. Die Polizei musste den Aufstand niederschlagen.The police had to put down the uprising.

2.) "To suppress or quash (a revolt/protest)"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Die Regierung hat den Aufstand brutal niedergeschlagen.The government brutally suppressed the uprising.
  2. Die Proteste wurden schnell niedergeschlagen.The protests were quickly suppressed.
  3. Das Militär hat die Rebellion niedergeschlagen.The military suppressed the rebellion.

3.) "To make someone sad or dejected"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Die schlechten Nachrichten haben ihn niedergeschlagen.The bad news dejected him.
  2. Nach der Niederlage war das Team niedergeschlagen.After the defeat, the team was dejected.
  3. Die Kritik hat sie sehr niedergeschlagen.The criticism greatly dejected her.
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