to trigger a strong emotional reaction in someone, such as anger, resentment, or offense
reizen, ärgern
a person used as a cover for some questionable activity
Figur, Strohmann
using language in a way that words don't have their actual meaning, but an imaginative meaning instead
bildlich, figurativ
a hill with steep, flat sides and a flat top, often found in desert areas
Butte, Tafelberg
to provide support or justification in order to make something stronger or more secure
stützen, verstärken
of or relating to or characterized by philanthropy
philanthropisch, wohlwollend
composing or characteristic of an orchestral group
philharmonisch
not being interested, fond, or understanding of serious works of music, art, literature, etc.
philisterhaft, nicht interessiert
to make something more beautiful by decorating it with attractive elements
schmücken, verzieren
the act of showing great love or admiration, usually through gestures or actions
Verehrung, Anbetung
to tell someone what to do or not to do, in an authoritative way
vorschreiben
the manner in which something is expressed in words
Diktion, Artikulation