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Meaning of kereszttűz | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2
[ˈkɛrɛstyːz]

Definitions

  1. crossfire (lines of fire from multiple positions that cross in a small region)
  2. crossfire (a heated confrontation between opposing factions)
    broadly
  3. crossfire, barrage (offensive or insulting glances/attention focused on someone from different directions)
    figuratively, literary

Examples

“Kényelmetlenül érezte magát a haragos pillantások kereszttüzében.”

He/she felt uncomfortable as all eyes focused on him/her angrily.

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

keresztül keresztvetés keresztvetések keret kerete keretében

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