German-English translation for "verteufeln"

"verteufeln" English translation

verteufeln
[-ˈtɔyfəln]transitives Verb | transitive verb v/t <kein ge-; h>

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decry, disparage
  • decry
    verteufeln schlechtmachen
    disparage
    verteufeln schlechtmachen
    verteufeln schlechtmachen
examples
  • jemanden als etwas verteufeln
    to condemnjemand | somebody sb asetwas | something sth
    jemanden als etwas verteufeln
verteufeln
Neutrum | neuter n <Verteufelns>

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There is no need to stigmatise the products themselves or moderate consumption.
Es besteht kein Anlass, die Produkte selbst oder einen moderaten Konsum zu verteufeln.
Source: Europarl
Finally, we must not demonize any experience or initiative, whether negative or positive.
Schließlich sollten wir keine der negativen oder positiven Erfahrungen oder Versuche verteufeln.
Source: Europarl
Let us remember this and not demonize other people's drugs.
Dies sollten wir bedenken und nicht die Drogen der anderen verteufeln!
Source: Europarl
It is not a question of demonising rating agencies.
Es geht nicht darum, Rating-Agenturen zu verteufeln.
Source: Europarl
However, I also think that we must not demonise certain foods.
Allerdings denke ich auch, dass wir bestimmte Lebensmittel nicht verteufeln dürfen.
Source: Europarl
For opposing him, I have been demonized by the Bush campaign.
Aufgrund meiner Opposition zu ihm bin ich von Bushs Wahlkampfteam verteufelt worden.
Source: News-Commentary
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