gêner

Definitions of gêner
  1. verb
    attempt to forecast the winner (especially in a horse race) and assign odds for or against a contestant
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    avantager
    influence in an unfair way
  2. verb
    disturb in mind or make uneasy or cause to be worried or alarmed
    synonyms: distraire, divertir, déranger, perturber, tourmenter
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    types:
    inquiéter
    disturb the peace of mind of; afflict with mental agitation or distress
    harceler, tourmenter
    worry persistently
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    déranger, tourmenter
    move deeply
  3. verb
    move deeply
    synonyms: déranger, tourmenter
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    types:
    distraire, divertir, déranger, perturber, tourmenter
    disturb in mind or make uneasy or cause to be worried or alarmed
    inquiéter
    disturb the peace of mind of; afflict with mental agitation or distress
    type of:
    affecter, faire impression sur, impressionner, remuer, émouvoir
    have an emotional or cognitive impact upon
  4. verb
    be a hindrance or obstacle to
    synonyms: entraver, être un obstacle à
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    type of:
    empêcher, prévenir
    stop (someone or something) from doing something or being in a certain state
  5. verb
    to cause inconvenience or discomfort to
    synonyms: déranger, incommoder, tourmenter
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    type of:
    agir sur
    have an effect upon
  6. verb
    cause to be embarrassed; cause to feel self-conscious
    synonyms: embarrasser
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    embrouiller, troubler
    cause to feel embarrassment
    déconcerter, rendre nerveux
    cause to be nervous or upset
    distraire, divertir
    draw someone's attention away from something
    type of:
    déconcerter, embarrasser
    cause to lose one's composure
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