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abwehren.

to fend off, to repel, to keep away

8 characters3 syllables approx.Deutsch language

Meaning & usage

verb/ˈapˌveːʁən/[ˈʔapˌveːɐ̯n]
  1. to fend off, to repel, to keep away

    transitive · weak
  2. to refuse, to say no

    weak
  3. to deflect (change the path of a shot or throw by unwittingly touching the ball)

    weak
Where this word comes from

ab- + wehren

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