geringschatten

Definitions of geringschatten
  1. verb
    express a negative opinion of
    synonyms: aanwrijven, depreciëren, minachten, neerkijken, neerzien, spugen, wijten
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    antonyms:
    pluimstrijken, stroopsmeren, vleien
    praise somewhat dishonestly
    types:
    bekladden, belasteren, bezwadderen, kwaadspreken, lasteren, schandaliseren, zwartmaken
    damage the reputation of
    type of:
    aanmerken, bekritiseren, kritiseren
    find fault with; express criticism of; point out real or perceived flaws
  2. verb
    look down on with disdain
    synonyms: depreciëren, minachten, neerkijken, neerzien, spugen, verachten, versmaden
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    type of:
    haten, kotsen, verafschuwen, verfoeien
    dislike intensely; feel antipathy or aversion towards
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