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sich weigern — meaning in English

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English meaning

refuse verb To say no to a request, offer, or order.

Senses

sich weigern is used for these senses in English:

refuse (transitive) To decline (a request or demand).
refuse (intransitive) To decline a request or demand, forbear; to withhold permission.

refuse — full definition

verb To say no to a request, offer, or order.
noun Waste material; rubbish or garbage.

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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”.

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