Wehren Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Wehren" is used as verb with the meaning of "to defend", "to resist" or "to fend off".

Essential properties of "wehren"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: wehren
  • Simple past: wehrte
  • Participle: gewehrt

See full conjugation of wehren

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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 "wehren" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To defend oneself or resist"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Er musste sich gegen die Angreifer wehren.He had to defend himself against the attackers.
  2. Die Bürger wehrten sich gegen die ungerechten Gesetze.The citizens resisted the unjust laws.
  3. Wir müssen uns gegen diese Vorwürfe wehren.We must defend ourselves against these accusations.

2.) "To prevent something from happening"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Er versuchte, den Diebstahl zu wehren.He tried to prevent the theft.
  2. Die Polizei wehrte weitere Ausschreitungen ab.The police prevented further riots.
  3. Wir müssen solche Vorfälle in Zukunft wehren.We must prevent such incidents in the future.

3.) "To reject or refuse something"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Sie wehrte sich gegen die Anschuldigungen.She defended herself against the accusations.
  2. Er wehrte das Angebot höflich ab.He politely rejected the offer.
  3. Die Firma wehrte sich gegen die neuen Vorschriften.The company resisted the new regulations.
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