Meaning 1neutral · 82%
To refuse a request, proposal, or accusation as unfounded or unacceptable.
Natural examples
Das Gericht wies den Antrag wegen fehlender Belege zurück.
The court rejected the application because evidence was missing.
Die Firma wies das Angebot des Lieferanten zurück.
The company rejected the supplier’s offer.
Sie wies den Vorwurf entschieden zurück.
She firmly rejected the accusation.
Usage note
zurückweisen is separable and strong: wies zurück, hat zurückgewiesen. Common objects include an application, offer, lawsuit, or accusation.
Mini-lesson: zurückweisen
To refuse a request, proposal, or accusation as unfounded or unacceptable. zurückweisen is separable and strong: wies zurück, hat zurückgewiesen. Common objects include an application, offer, lawsuit, or accusation.
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