sért
B1
Hungarian
infringe, offend, prick
VERB
B2
FORMAL
1
infringe
C1
Usage pattern:
sért valamit; sérti valakinek a jogait vagy magánéletét
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Meaning
Limit or violate rights or freedoms
Themes
rights
|privacy
|civil_liberties
|freedom
|illegal_interference
|law
|relationships
Definition
To limit, interfere with, or violate someone's rights, freedoms, or privacy, especially in a way seen as unfair or illegal.
VERB
B2
2
offend
C1
Usage pattern:
valami sérti a szemet vagy a fület
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Meaning
be unpleasant to the senses
Themes
senses
|unpleasant
|sight
|sound
|smell
|aesthetics
|body
|daily_life
Definition
To be very unpleasant, shocking, or disturbing to someone's senses, especially to the eyes, ears, or nose.
VERB
B1
2
prick
B2
Usage pattern:
sérti vkinek a büszkeségét/önérzetét
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Meaning
cause irritation or discomfort
Themes
irritation
|discomfort
|emotion
|body
|metaphor
|health
|emotions
Definition
To cause a slight uncomfortable feeling, physically (for example in the eyes or skin) or emotionally (for example hurt pride).
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