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abwenden.

to avert, to turn to the side

8 characters3 syllables approx.Deutsch language

Meaning & usage

verb/ˈʔapˌvɛndn̩//ˈʔapˌvɛndən/
  1. to avert, to turn to the side

    irregular · transitive · weak
  2. to turn away

    irregular · reflexive · weak
  3. to ward off

    irregular · transitive · weak
Where this word comes from

ab- + wenden (“turn”)

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