Meaning of the German Word "Behaupten"

behaupten
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To say that someone has done something illegal or wrong without giving proof.

Example Sentence

Der Bericht behauptet, dass das Unternehmen gegen das Gesetz verstoßen hat.

Other Meanings of This Word

To state a fact or belief confidently and forcefully.

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To state firmly that something is true.

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Definition: To say that someone has done something illegal or wrong without giving proof.

Word Information

What is the CEFR level of the word "behaupten"?

C1

What grammatical category does "behaupten" have?

Verb

Which vocabulary topic does "behaupten" belong to?

Communication

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