Meaning 1neutral · 82%
To challenge or deny the truth of a claim or fact.
Natural examples
Der Zeuge bestritt die Aussage vor Gericht.
The witness disputed the statement in court.
Sie bestreitet, den Schlüssel genommen zu haben.
She denies taking the key.
Niemand bestritt die Zahlen im Bericht.
Nobody disputed the figures in the report.
Usage note
Bestreiten takes an accusative object: dispute a claim or deny that something happened.
Mini-lesson: bestreiten
To challenge or deny the truth of a claim or fact. Bestreiten takes an accusative object: dispute a claim or deny that something happened.
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