Schimpfen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Schimpfen" is used as verb with the meaning of "scold", "reprimand" or "rebuke".

Essential properties of "schimpfen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

Infinitive: schimpfen
Simple past: schimpfte
Participle: geschimpft

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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 "schimpfen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To scold or reprimand someone verbally"

Definition: "To express anger or discontent verbally, to scold or reprimand someone."
Translation(s): scold, reprimand, rebuke, chide
Synonym(s): Tadeln, Rügen, Ausschimpfen, Schelten
Antonym(s): Loben
Related word(s): Meckern, Nörgeln, Kritisieren

📝 Some usage examples:

Die Mutter schimpft mit ihrem Kind, weil es zu spät nach Hause gekommen ist.The mother scolds her child because it came home too late.
Der Lehrer schimpfte die Schüler wegen ihres schlechten Benehmens.The teacher reprimanded the students for their bad behavior.
Mein Chef hat mich heute geschimpft, weil ich einen Fehler gemacht habe.My boss scolded me today because I made a mistake.

2.) "To complain or express discontent"

Definition: "To complain or express discontent about something or someone."
Translation(s): complain, grumble, rant, rail against
Synonym(s): Fluchen, Wettern, Sich beschweren
Antonym(s): Loben
Related word(s): Meckern, Motzen, Lästern

📝 Some usage examples:

Er schimpft ständig über die hohen Steuern.He constantly complains about the high taxes.
Die Nachbarn schimpfen über den Lärm von der Straße.The neighbors complain about the noise from the street.
Viele Leute schimpfen auf die Regierung wegen der neuen Gesetze.Many people complain about the government because of the new laws.

3.) "To insult or use offensive words"

Definition: "To insult or use offensive words towards someone."
Translation(s): insult, curse, swear at, call names
Synonym(s): beschimpfen, beleidigen, schmähen
Antonym(s): loben
Related word(s): fluchen, lästern, verfluchen

📝 Some usage examples:

Er hat mich grundlos geschimpft und beleidigt.He insulted and offended me without reason.
Die Fans schimpften den Schiedsrichter nach seiner umstrittenen Entscheidung.The fans cursed at the referee after his controversial decision.
Man sollte nicht auf andere Menschen schimpfen, nur weil sie anders sind.One should not insult other people just because they are different.

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