verweigern
/fɛɐ̯ˈvaɪ̯ɡɐn/verb★Intermediate— to refuse
general
To refuse to do something or to give something; to deny or reject.
Sie verweigerte die Aussage vor Gericht.
She refused to testify in court.
Der Patient verweigerte die Behandlung.
The patient refused the treatment.
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Commonly used in both formal and informal contexts.
Collocations
die Zusammenarbeit verweigernto refuse cooperationdie Aussage verweigernto refuse to testifydie Behandlung verweigernto refuse treatment
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Common Usage
Use 'verweigern' when someone refuses to do something or give something, often in formal or legal contexts.
📖Word Origin
From Middle High German 'verweigern', from 'ver-' (prefix indicating negation) + 'weigern' (to refuse).
📝Usage Notes
Often used in legal, medical, and formal contexts to indicate a strong refusal or denial.
Word Breakdown
ver-
prefix indicating negation
prefix-weigern
to refuse
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