deutschdictionary
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.