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Vernichten Translations, meanings and synonyms
"Vernichten" is used as verb with the meaning of "to destroy", "to annihilate" or "to eliminate".
Essential properties of "vernichten"
Its most important properties are:
Properties
- Infinitive: vernichten
- Simple past: vernichtete
- Participle: vernichtet
regulartransitive
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 "vernichten" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms
It has the meanings and uses detailed below:
1.) "To completely destroy or eliminate"
- Definition: "To destroy or eliminate something completely."
- Translation(s): to destroy, to annihilate, to eliminate, to wipe out
- Synonym(s): Zerstören, Auslöschen, Eliminieren
- Antonym(s): Erschaffen
- Related word(s): Ausrotten, Auslöschen, Beseitigen
📝 Some usage examples:
- Der Krieg hat viele Städte vernichtet.
- Die Flammen vernichteten das gesamte Gebäude.
- Wir müssen diese Dokumente sofort vernichten.
2.) "To completely defeat an opponent"
- Definition: "To completely defeat or overcome an opponent."
- Translation(s): to defeat, to crush, to vanquish, to destroy
- Synonym(s): Besiegen, Schlagen, Überwältigen
- Antonym(s): Schützen
- Related word(s): Bezwingen, Niederringen, Überrollen
📝 Some usage examples:
- Unser Team hat den Gegner völlig vernichtet.
- Seine Argumente wurden in der Debatte vernichtet.
- Der Champion vernichtete seinen Herausforderer im Finale.
3.) "To ruin reputation or status"
- Definition: "To ruin or destroy someone's reputation or status."
- Translation(s): to ruin, to destroy, to shatter, to devastate
- Synonym(s): ruinieren, Zerstören, zunichtemachen
- Antonym(s): aufbauen
- Related word(s): diskreditieren, bloßstellen, demontieren
📝 Some usage examples:
- Der Skandal hat seine politische Karriere vernichtet.
- Die Kritiker haben das neue Buch des Autors vernichtet.
- Falsche Anschuldigungen können jemandes Ruf vernichten.