Verhöhnen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Verhöhnen" is used as verb with the meaning of "mock", "ridicule" or "scoff at".

Essential properties of "verhöhnen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: verhöhnen
  • Simple past: verhöhnte
  • Participle: verhöhnt

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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 "verhöhnen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To mock or ridicule someone"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Er hat ihn vor der ganzen Klasse verhöhnt.He mocked him in front of the whole class.
  2. Die Kritiker verhöhnen den neuen Film.The critics ridicule the new film.
  3. Sie verhöhnen seine Bemühungen ständig.They constantly mock his efforts.
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