sich widersetzen
resist
to refuse or fight against something
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What's the difference between sich widersetzen / sich wehren / widerstehen / trotzen / ablehnen / verweigern
resist — to refuse or fight against something
To actively defend oneself or resist pressure, an attack, or an unwanted action.
Er wehrte sich gegen die ungerechte Behandlung.
Он сопротивлялся несправедливому обращению.
More neutral and somewhat literary: to withstand something, not give in to temptation, pressure, or influence.
Sie konnte dem Druck lange widerstehen.
Она долго могла сопротивляться давлению.
To resist stubbornly and defiantly, often with a hint of boldness or disobedience.
Das Kind trotzte den Anweisungen der Eltern.
Ребёнок упрямо не подчинялся указаниям родителей.
To reject an offer, request, or idea; not exactly to resist, but rather to say no to something.
Er lehnte das Angebot des Chefs ab.
Он отклонил предложение начальника.
To refuse to provide, do, or allow something; more formal and often stronger than ablehnen.
Die Behörde verweigerte ihm die Genehmigung.
Ведомство отказало ему в разрешении.
To obstruct or prevent something, making it impossible to proceed; more about blocking than personal resistance.
Die Demonstranten blockierten die Straße.
Демонстранты заблокировали улицу.
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В чем разница в английском между choose, pick, select и opt for
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sich widersetzen translation: resist. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce sich widersetzen
/ˈziːç ˈvɪdɐˌzɛtsn̩/
sich widersetzen translation
resist
sich widersetzen transcription
/ˈziːç ˈvɪdɐˌzɛtsn̩/
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sich widersetzen meaning: what does it mean?
sich gegen etwas stellen oder dagegen ankämpfen
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