How is the word aufziehen translated from German to English

English translation
roast
verb

Jemanden hart, oft scherzhaft verspotten.

To mock someone harshly, often in fun.

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  • Sie beschlossen, ihn in der Rede sanft aufzuziehen. — They decided to roast him gently in the speech.

  • Warum hast du deinen Freund so aufgezogen? — Why did you roast your friend like that?

  • Sie weiß immer, wie sie ihn spielerisch aufzieht. — She always knows how to roast him playfully.

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