SKIP TO CONTENT

muer

Definitions of muer
  1. verb
    crack; of the male voice in puberty
    see moresee less
    type of:
    changer, modifier
    undergo a transformation or a change of position or action
  2. verb
    curl over and fall apart in surf or foam, of waves
    synonyms: déferler, se briser
    see moresee less
    type of:
    s'effrondrer, s'écrouler
    break down, literally or metaphorically
  3. verb
    act in disregard of laws, rules, contracts, or promises
    see moresee less
    types:
    commettre un crime, commettre un péché, pécher, transgresser la loi
    commit a sin; violate a law of God or a moral law
    faire une bévue, gaffer
    commit a faux pas or a fault or make a serious mistake
    enfreindre, transgresser
    go against, as of rules and laws
    transgresser
    enter unlawfully on someone's property
    pécher, tomber
    yield to temptation or sin
    pénétrer, s'introduire, violer le domicile
    enter someone's (virtual or real) property in an unauthorized manner, usually with the intent to steal or commit a violent act
    type of:
    mépriser
    show a lack of respect for
  4. verb
    undergo mutation
    see moresee less
    type of:
    changer
    undergo a change; become different in essence; losing one's or its original nature
  5. verb
    cast off hair, skin, horn, or feathers
    see moresee less
    type of:
    jeter, lancer
    get rid of
Cite this entry
Style:
MLA
  • MLA
  • APA
  • Chicago

Copy citation
DISCLAIMER: These example sentences appear in various news sources and books to reflect the usage of the word ‘muer'. Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Vocabulary.com or its editors. Send us feedback
Word Family