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(transitive, idiomatic) To approach or come close to something; to border or be on the edge of something.

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verge on

Source Word

verge on

Verb

idiomatic transitive

(transitive, idiomatic) To approach or come close to something; to border or be on the edge of something.

Japanese Meaning

〜に近づく、迫る、境界にある、瀬戸際にいる

Her criticism verges on cruelty when she dismisses every idea without consideration.

彼女の批判は、あらゆる意見を考慮せずに切り捨てるとき、ほとんど残酷といっていいほどだ。

Sense（1）

(transitive, idiomatic) To approach or come close to something; to border or be on the edge of something.

Bungee jumping verges on the insane, if you ask me.

verges on

（ present singular third-person ）

verging on

（ participle present ）

verged on

（ participle past ）

verged on

（ past ）