Verziehen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Verziehen" is used as verb with the meaning of "warp", "distort" or "contort".

Essential properties of "verziehen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: verziehen
  • Simple past: verzog
  • Participle: verzogen

See full conjugation of verziehen

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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 "verziehen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "Move out of position or deform"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Der Wind hat das Zelt verzogen.The wind warped the tent.
  2. Er hat das Gesicht vor Schmerz verzogen.He contorted his face in pain.
  3. Die Tür ist durch die Feuchtigkeit verzogen.The door is warped due to the humidity.

2.) "Forgive someone for a mistake"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Ich habe ihm seinen Fehler verziehen.I forgave him his mistake.
  2. Sie hat ihm seine Unhöflichkeit verziehen.She forgave him his impoliteness.
  3. Er hat ihr die Lüge verziehen.He forgave her the lie.

3.) "Spoil someone, especially a child"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Die Großeltern haben das Kind verzogen.The grandparents spoiled the child.
  2. Er wurde von seinen Eltern verzogen.He was spoiled by his parents.
  3. Sie hat ihren Hund verzogen.She spoiled her dog.
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