Zurückweisen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Zurückweisen" is used as verb with the meaning of "reject", "deny" or "turn down".

Essential properties of "zurückweisen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: zurückweisen
  • Simple past: wies zurück
  • Participle: zurückgewiesen

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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 "zurückweisen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "Reject or deny (application/proposal)"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Der Antrag wurde von der Behörde zurückgewiesen.The application was rejected by the authority.
  2. Sie musste das Angebot leider zurückweisen.She unfortunately had to reject the offer.
  3. Der Richter hat die Klage zurückgewiesen.The judge dismissed the lawsuit.

2.) "Repel or ward off"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Die Armee konnte den Angriff erfolgreich zurückweisen.The army successfully repelled the attack.
  2. Er wies die Anschuldigungen entschieden zurück.He firmly rejected the accusations.
  3. Sie wies seine Annäherungsversuche höflich zurück.She politely rebuffed his advances.
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