ab|wehren
Translation
to fend off, to ward off, to repel, to parry
Examples
Der Torwart wehrte den Ball ab.
The goalkeeper saved the ball.
Sie wehrte den Angriff erfolgreich ab.
She successfully repelled the attack.
Er wehrte die Frage mit einer Geste ab.
He waved the question away with a gesture.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to fend off, repel ((sth.)) The goalkeeper fended off the ball.
Similar Words
Synonyms: verteidigen, zurückschlagen, parieren
Etymology
From 'ab-' (off, away) + 'wehren' (to defend, to fight against). Literally 'to fend off'.
Memory Tips
Imagine physically pushing something 'ab' (away) to 'wehren' (defend) yourself.