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Abschrecken Translations, meanings and synonyms
"Abschrecken" is used as verb with the meaning of "deter", "discourage" or "frighten off".
Essential properties of "abschrecken"
Its most important properties are:
Properties
- Infinitive: abschrecken
- Simple past: schreckte ab
- Participle: abgeschreckt
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Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.
Meanings of "abschrecken" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms
It has the meanings and uses detailed below:
1.) "To deter or discourage an action"
- Definition: "To cause fear or discouragement to prevent an action."
- Translation(s): deter, discourage, frighten off, scare off
- Synonym(s): entmutigen, abhalten
- Antonym(s): ermutigen, anziehen
- Related word(s): Abschreckung, abschreckend
📝 Some usage examples:
- Die hohen Kosten können viele Menschen abschrecken.
- Der bellende Hund könnte Einbrecher abschrecken.
- Die strengen Regeln schrecken einige Teilnehmer ab.
2.) "To rapidly cool food with water"
- Definition: "To cool rapidly with water, especially cooked food."
- Translation(s): quench, cool down, rinse with cold water
- Synonym(s): abkühlen, erfrischen
- Related word(s): Abschreckbad, abschreckend
📝 Some usage examples:
- Nach dem Kochen die Eier sofort abschrecken.
- Um den Garprozess zu stoppen, das Gemüse abschrecken.
- Die Nudeln kurz abschrecken, um sie bissfest zu halten.