German VERB C1 Rank 19713

verunglimpfen

to denigrate

verunglimpfen – verunglimpfte – hat verunglimpft

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Forms adapted from the German Wiktionary entry verunglimpfen, by Wiktionary contributors, licence CC BY-SA 4.0.

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verunglimpfen vs beleidigen

to insult

Beleidigen emphasizes that a person is personally hurt by derogatory words or disrespectful behavior. Verunglimpfen highlights that someone is intentionally portrayed in a very negative way and harmed in their reputation, often publicly or through false statements.

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verunglimpfen

Der Kommentator verunglimpfte die Politikerin öffentlich mit unwahren Behauptungen.

The commentator publicly denigrated the politician with false claims.

beleidigen

Der Kommentator beleidigte die Politikerin mit einer abfälligen Bemerkung.

The commentator insulted the politician with a derogatory remark.

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