abwehren
to ward off, to fend off, to repel, to defend
Definition
verbMeanings
- 1.to ward off
- 2.to fend off
- 3.to repel
- 4.to defend
Grammar
Examples
Mühelos wehrte der den ab.
The goalkeeper effortlessly fended off the shot.
Der konnte den abwehren.
The goalkeeper was able to fend off the shot.
Die wehrte den ab.
The army successfully repelled the attack.
Mit dem wehrte er den ab.
He fended off the blow with his arm.
Eine warme hilft, die abzuwehren.
A warm hat helps to ward off the cold.
Sie wehrte Vorwürfe entschieden ab.
She firmly fended off all accusations.
Das wehrt Krankheitserreger ab.
The immune system wards off many pathogens.
Höflich wehrte er das großzügige ab.
He politely declined the generous offer.
Die konnte den abwehren.
The defense managed to fend off the counterattack in time.
Mit beiden Händen wehrte sie die aufdringlichen Fragen ab.
With both hands she warded off the intrusive questions.