No. 14,013 in German
gegeißelt
"Gegeißelt" means "scourged" or "whipped" in English.
In a sentence
Der untreue Ritter wurde von König und Volk gegeißelt.
The unfaithful knight was scourged by king and people.
Here, 'gegeißelt' is used in the literal sense of being physically scourged as a form of punishment.
Die Kunstkritiker haben ihren neuen Film als gegeißelt, ein Zeichen für ihre Enttäuschung.
The art critics have scourged her new movie, a sign of their disappointment.
In this sentence, 'gegeißelt' is used metaphorically to indicate severe criticism.
Sein Verhalten wurde von vielen als gegeißelt betrachtet, obwohl er versuchte, gute Absichten zu zeigen.
His behavior was viewed as scourged by many, even though he tried to show good intentions.
Here, 'gegeißelt' expresses a figurative criticism or disapproval of someone's actions.
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