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Schmeicheln Translations, meanings and synonyms
"Schmeicheln" is used as verb with the meaning of "to flatter", "to butter up" or "to fawn".
Essential properties of "schmeicheln"
Its most important properties are:
Properties
- Infinitive: schmeicheln
- Simple past: schmeichelte
- Participle: geschmeichelt
regularintransitive
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 "schmeicheln" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms
It has the meanings and uses detailed below:
1.) "To say pleasant things to gain favor"
- Definition: "To say pleasant things to gain favor or influence."
- Translation(s): to flatter, to butter up, to fawn
- Synonym(s): schönreden, loben, hofieren
- Antonym(s): kritisieren, beleidigen
- Related word(s): Schmeichelei, Schmeichler
📝 Some usage examples:
- Er versucht immer, seinem Chef zu schmeicheln.
- Sie schmeichelte ihm, um ihre Ziele zu erreichen.
- Es ist nicht nötig, mir zu schmeicheln.
2.) "To make someone feel good or flattered"
- Definition: "To make someone feel good or flattered."
- Translation(s): to flatter, to please, to gratify
- Synonym(s): schönreden, loben
- Antonym(s): verletzen, kränken
- Related word(s): Schmeichelei, Schmeichler
📝 Some usage examples:
- Das Kompliment hat ihm sehr geschmeichelt.
- Ihre Worte schmeichelten seinem Ego.
- Die Anerkennung schmeichelte ihr sehr.