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niederschlagen

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verb

(TO HIT SOMEONE OR SOMETHING TO THE GROUND)

The boxer knocks down his opponent. - Der Boxer schlägt seinen Gegner nieder.

(TO PUT AN END TO SOMETHING FORCEFULLY)

The police suppress the protests. - Die Polizei schlägt die Proteste nieder.

(TO PLACE SOMETHING DOWN FORCEFULLY)

He puts down his anger and stays calm. - Er schlägt die Wut nieder und bleibt ruhig.

(TO REJECT OR PUT AN END TO SOMETHING)

The judge quashes the lawsuit. - Der Richter schlägt die Klage nieder.

(TO WIN A VICTORY OVER SOMEONE)

The team defeats the opponent. - Die Mannschaft schlägt den Gegner nieder.

(TO MAKE SOMEONE FEEL SAD OR LESS ENTHUSIASTIC)

The news depresses me. - Die Nachrichten schlagen mich nieder.


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