Abbringen Translations, meanings and synonyms
"Abbringen" is used as verb with the meaning of "dissuade", "deter" or "talk out of".
Essential properties of "abbringen"
Its most important properties are:
Properties
- Infinitive: abbringen
- Simple past: brachte ab
- Participle: abgebracht
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Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.
Meanings of "abbringen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms
It has the meanings and uses detailed below:
1.) "To dissuade or deter someone"
- Definition: "To persuade someone not to do something or to change their mind."
- Translation(s): dissuade, deter, talk out of, discourage
- Synonym(s): überreden, umstimmen
- Antonym(s): überzeugen, bestärken
- Related word(s): abraten, abhalten
📝 Some usage examples:
- Ich konnte ihn nicht davon abbringen, das Auto zu kaufen.
- Sie versuchte, ihn von seinem Plan abzubringen.
- Es ist schwer, ihn von dieser Idee abzubringen.
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