abringen
deter
The German word "abringen" is a verb that means "to extract" or "to wrest something away". It is composed of the prefix "ab" (meaning "off" or "away") and the verb "ringen" (meaning "to wrestle" or "to struggle"). "Abringen" is often used in contexts where something is forcibly obtained or taken from someone, such as drawing a confession or a promise from someone.
Similar words in German include "entziehen" (to withdraw or take away), "erpressen" (to extort), and "herausholen" (to extract).
The differences lie in the nuances: "entziehen" focuses more on removal or deprivation, "erpressen" emphasizes coercion or intimidation, while "herausholen" generally conveys obtaining something without the implication of struggle inherent in "abringen".
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Examples
Er ließ sich nicht von seiner Meinung abbringen.verb
He could not be deterred from his opinion.
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