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verweigern

/fɛɐ̯ˈvaɪ̯ɡɐn/
verb★Intermediate
formal

To refuse or decline something, often formally or firmly

Der Patient verweigerte die Behandlung.

The patient refused the treatment.

Sie verweigerte die Aussage vor Gericht.

She declined to testify in court.

💡

Often used in formal or legal contexts to indicate a firm refusal.

Collocations

die Aussage verweigernto refuse to testifydie Behandlung verweigernto refuse treatmentdie Kooperation verweigernto refuse cooperation

Synonyms

Antonyms

💡Pro Tip

Formal vs. Informal Refusal

Use 'verweigern' for formal refusals (e.g., legal, medical). For casual refusals, 'ablehnen' is more common.

📖Word Origin

From Middle High German 'verweigeren', from 'ver-' (intensifier) + 'weiger' (to refuse).

📝Usage Notes

Common in legal and formal contexts, often implying a strong or official refusal.

Word Breakdown

ver-
intensifier
prefix
+
-weigern
to refuse
root
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