Verbeißen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Verbeißen" is used as verb with the meaning of "suppress", "repress" or "bite back".

Essential properties of "verbeißen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: verbeißen
  • Simple past: verbiss
  • Participle: verbissen

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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 "verbeißen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To suppress feelings or impulses"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Er musste seinen Ärger verbeißen.He had to suppress his anger.
  2. Sie konnte das Lachen kaum verbeißen.She could barely hold back her laughter.
  3. Ich habe mir auf die Zunge verbissen, um nichts zu sagen.I bit my tongue to say nothing.

2.) "To bite something firmly"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Der Hund hat sich in das Spielzeug verbissen.The dog bit hard into the toy.
  2. Er hat sich in den Finger verbissen.He bit his finger hard.
  3. Sie hat sich vor Schmerz auf die Lippe verbissen.She bit her lip in pain.
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