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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.
Use 'verweigern' for formal refusals (e.g., legal, medical). For casual refusals, 'ablehnen' is more common.
From Middle High German 'verweigeren', from 'ver-' (intensifier) + 'weiger' (to refuse).
Common in legal and formal contexts, often implying a strong or official refusal.