Zersetzen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Zersetzen" is used as verb with the meaning of "decompose", "disintegrate" or "break down".

Essential properties of "zersetzen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

Infinitive: zersetzen
Simple past: zersetzte
Participle: zersetzt

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 "zersetzen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To decompose or disintegrate"

Definition: "To decompose or disintegrate something into its constituent parts."
Translation(s): decompose, disintegrate, break down, rot
Synonym(s): auflösen, zerfallen
Antonym(s): zusammensetzen, aufbauen
Related word(s): Zersetzung, zersetzlich

📝 Some usage examples:

Die Säure kann das Metall zersetzen.The acid can decompose the metal.
Bakterien beginnen, das organische Material zu zersetzen.Bacteria begin to decompose the organic material.
Mit der Zeit wird das Papier von selbst zersetzen.Over time, the paper will decompose by itself.

2.) "To undermine or destabilize"

Definition: "To undermine or destabilize a structure or system."
Translation(s): undermine, destabilize, subvert, corrupt, erode
Synonym(s): untergraben, destabilisieren
Antonym(s): stärken, stabilisieren
Related word(s): Zersetzung, zersetzlich

📝 Some usage examples:

Die ständigen Konflikte können die Regierung zersetzen.The constant conflicts can undermine the government.
Fehlinformationen können das Vertrauen der Öffentlichkeit zersetzen.Misinformation can erode public trust.
Innere Spannungen drohen, die Organisation zu zersetzen.Internal tensions threaten to destabilize the organization.

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