Sträuben Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Sträuben" is used as verb with the meaning of "to resist", "to oppose" or "to object".

Essential properties of "sträuben"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

Infinitive: sträuben
Simple past: sträubte
Participle: gesträubt

regularintransitivereflexive

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 "sträuben" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To resist or oppose firmly"

Definition: "To resist or oppose something firmly."
Translation(s): to resist, to oppose, to object, to balk
Synonym(s): widersetzen, entgegenstellen
Antonym(s): nachgeben, zustimmen
Related word(s): Widerstand, Opposition

📝 Some usage examples:

Er sträubt sich gegen den Plan.He resists the plan.
Sie sträubte sich, die Wahrheit zu akzeptieren.She resisted accepting the truth.
Die Kinder sträuben sich, ins Bett zu gehen.The children resist going to bed.

2.) "To bristle (hair/feathers)"

Definition: "For hair or feathers to bristle due to fear or anger."
Translation(s): to bristle, to stand on end
Synonym(s): aufstellen, aufrichten
Antonym(s): glätten
Related word(s): Haar, Feder

📝 Some usage examples:

Die Katze sträubt ihr Fell.The cat bristles its fur.
Seine Haare sträubten sich vor Schreck.His hair stood on end from fright.
Die Federn des Vogels sträubten sich.The bird's feathers bristled.

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