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abwenden — meaning in English

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English meaning

avert verb To prevent something bad from happening.
deter verb To discourage someone from doing something, usually through fear of a consequence.

Senses

abwenden is used for these senses in English:

avert (transitive) To turn aside or away.
avert (transitive) To ward off, or prevent, the occurrence or effects of.
deter (transitive) To prevent something from happening.
stave off (idiomatic) To prevent something from happening; to obviate or avert.

avert — full definition

verb To prevent something bad from happening.
verb To turn one's eyes or attention away from something.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Related German words

verhindern unterbinden abbringen abhalten ablenken beeinträchtigen zurückhalten abwehren