verwehren
deny
Jemandem etwas nicht geben oder nicht erlauben, obwohl er es haben oder tun möchte.
The German word "verwehren" is a verb that means "to deny" or "to refuse". It is derived from the prefix "ver" and the verb "wehren" which means "to ward off" or "to defend". "Verwehren" is typically used to describe the act of preventing someone from accessing something or forbidding a particular action.
Similar words in German include:
- "verweigern" (to refuse),
- "ablehnen" (to reject or to decline),
- "verbieten" (to forbid).
Differences:
- "Verwehren" emphasizes preventing access or withholding permission in a more general sense.
- "Verweigern" often implies a deliberate and categorical refusal, e.g., refusing service or compliance.
- "Ablehnen" focuses on rejection and can also be used in contexts of declining offers or invitations.
- "Verbieten" specifically means to formally forbid something, making it restricted or prohibited by rule or law.
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Examples
Die Eltern verwehren dem Kind das Spielzeug.verb
The parents deny the child the toy.
Man kann niemandem den Zugang verwehren.verb
One cannot deny anyone access.
Lehrer wollen niemandem den Zugang verwehren.verb
Teachers do not want to deny anyone access.
Er verwehrte ihr höflich den Eintritt.verb
He politely denied her entry.
Wirst du mir diese Bitte etwa verwehren?verb
Are you going to deny me this request?
Die Sicherheitsschranke verwehrt Fahrzeugen die Durchfahrt.verb
The security barrier denies vehicles passage.
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