Abweisen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Abweisen" is used as verb with the meaning of "reject", "refuse" or "dismiss".

Essential properties of "abweisen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

Infinitive: abweisen
Simple past: wies ab
Participle: abgewiesen

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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 "abweisen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To reject a request/proposal"

Definition: "To reject or not accept a request or proposal."
Translation(s): reject, refuse, dismiss, turn down
Synonym(s): zurückweisen, ablehnen, abweisen
Antonym(s): annehmen, akzeptieren, zustimmen
Related word(s): Ablehnung, Zurückweisung

📝 Some usage examples:

Der Chef hat den Vorschlag abgewiesen.The boss rejected the proposal.
Sie wurde an der Tür abgewiesen.She was turned away at the door.
Der Antrag wurde von der Behörde abgewiesen.The application was rejected by the authority.

2.) "To divert/direct someone"

Definition: "To divert or direct someone in another direction."
Translation(s): divert, direct away, turn away
Synonym(s): umleiten, wegschicken
Antonym(s): annehmen, empfangen
Related word(s): Umleitung, Wegweisung

📝 Some usage examples:

Der Polizist hat den Verkehr abgewiesen.The police officer diverted the traffic.
Die Touristen wurden zum anderen Eingang abgewiesen.The tourists were directed to the other entrance.
Er hat die Besucher zum Hintereingang abgewiesen.He directed the visitors to the back entrance.

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