Meaning 1neutral · 82%
To stop allowing someone to have or use something, such as a license or support.
Natural examples
Die Behörde entzog ihm die Fahrerlaubnis.
The agency revoked his driving license.
Der Verein entzog dem Trainer seine Unterstützung.
The club withdrew its support from the coach.
Niemand darf dem Kind den Zugang zum Unterricht entziehen.
No one may deny the child access to classes.
Usage note
The person takes dative and the withdrawn item takes accusative. The verb is strong and inseparable.
Mini-lesson: entziehen
To stop allowing someone to have or use something, such as a license or support. The person takes dative and the withdrawn item takes accusative. The verb is strong and inseparable.
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