Dagegenhalten Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Dagegenhalten" is used as verb with the meaning of "counter", "argue against" or "object".

Essential properties of "dagegenhalten"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

Infinitive: dagegenhalten
Simple past: hielt dagegen
Participle: dagegengehalten

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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 "dagegenhalten" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To offer a counter-argument"

Definition: "To offer a contrary opinion or argument in a discussion."
Translation(s): counter, argue against, object, oppose
Synonym(s): entgegnen, widersprechen
Antonym(s): zustimmen, beipflichten
Related word(s): Einwand, Widerspruch

📝 Some usage examples:

Er wollte etwas sagen, aber ich musste dagegenhalten.He wanted to say something, but I had to counter.
Wenn jemand eine Idee hat, sollte man dagegenhalten können.If someone has an idea, one should be able to counter it.
In der Diskussion konnte sie gut dagegenhalten.In the discussion, she was able to argue well against it.

2.) "To hold firmly against a force"

Definition: "To hold something firmly in opposition to another force."
Translation(s): hold against, resist, brace against
Synonym(s): entgegenstemmen, gegenhalten
Antonym(s): nachgeben, loslassen
Related word(s): Gegendruck, Widerstand

📝 Some usage examples:

Beim Wind musste er stark dagegenhalten.He had to hold on tight against the wind.
Sie versuchte, den Schirm fest dagegenhalten.She tried to hold the umbrella firmly against it.
Um das Tor zu schließen, musste er dagegenhalten.To close the gate, he had to hold it against the force.

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