Abwehren Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Abwehren" is used as verb with the meaning of "to repel", "to ward off" or "to fend off".

Essential properties of "abwehren"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

Infinitive: abwehren
Simple past: wehrte ab
Participle: abgewehrt

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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 "abwehren" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To repel an attack or threat"

Definition: "To repel or defend oneself against an attack or threat."
Translation(s): to repel, to ward off, to fend off, to defend against
Synonym(s): zurückweisen, verteidigen, abwehren
Antonym(s): zulassen, akzeptieren
Related word(s): Verteidigung, Schutz

📝 Some usage examples:

Der Torwart konnte den Ball abwehren.The goalkeeper was able to save the ball.
Sie versuchte, die Vorwürfe abzuwehren.She tried to fend off the accusations.
Er hat die Kritik erfolgreich abgewehrt.He successfully fended off the criticism.

2.) "To reject an unwanted offer or proposal"

Definition: "To reject an unwanted offer or proposal."
Translation(s): to reject, to turn down, to decline
Synonym(s): ablehnen, zurückweisen
Antonym(s): annehmen, akzeptieren
Related word(s): Ablehnung, Zurückweisung

📝 Some usage examples:

Er hat das Jobangebot abgewehrt.He rejected the job offer.
Sie wehrte die Einladung ab.She declined the invitation.
Er wehrte den Vorschlag ab.He rejected the proposal.

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