Abfeuern Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Abfeuern" is used as verb with the meaning of "fire", "shoot" or "launch".

Essential properties of "abfeuern"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: abfeuern
  • Simple past: feuerte ab
  • Participle: abgefeuert

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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 "abfeuern" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To fire a weapon or launch a projectile"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Der Soldat feuerte die Kanone ab.The soldier fired the cannon.
  2. Er feuerte die Rakete in den Himmel ab.He launched the rocket into the sky.
  3. Die Polizei feuerte Warnschüsse ab.The police fired warning shots.

2.) "To utter something quickly and intensely"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Er feuerte eine Frage nach der anderen ab.He fired off one question after another.
  2. Sie feuerte ihre Kritik ohne zu zögern ab.She unleashed her criticism without hesitation.
  3. Der Reporter feuerte die Fragen auf den Politiker ab.The reporter fired questions at the politician.
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