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Abstoßen Translations, meanings and synonyms
"Abstoßen" is used as verb with the meaning of "to repel", "to reject" or "to push away".
Essential properties of "abstoßen"
Its most important properties are:
Properties
- Infinitive: abstoßen
- Simple past: stieß ab
- Participle: abgestoßen
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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 "abstoßen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms
It has the meanings and uses detailed below:
1.) "To repel, to reject, to disgust"
- Definition: "To reject or repel something or someone, to cause displeasure."
- Translation(s): to repel, to reject, to push away, to disgust, to deter
- Synonym(s): zurückweisen, abweisen
- Antonym(s): anziehen, annehmen
- Related word(s): Ablehnung, Abweisung
📝 Some usage examples:
- Er stößt das Angebot ab.
- Sie stößt die unangenehme Aufgabe ab.
- Das Verhalten stößt viele Menschen ab.
2.) "Sell shares or goods"
- Definition: "To sell shares or goods, especially in large quantities."
- Translation(s): sell off, divest, dispose of
- Synonym(s): verkaufen, veräußern
- Antonym(s): kaufen, erwerben
- Related word(s): Verkauf, Liquidation
📝 Some usage examples:
- Die Firma stößt ihre Anteile ab.
- Er stößt seine Aktien ab.
- Sie stößt das alte Inventar ab.
3.) "Cause repulsion"
- Definition: "To cause physical or chemical repulsion, as in reactions."
- Translation(s): repel, push away
- Synonym(s): abstoßen, zurückstoßen
- Antonym(s): anziehen, anziehen
- Related word(s): Repulsion, Chemie
📝 Some usage examples:
- Die Magnete stoßen sich ab.
- Das Material stößt Wasser ab.
- Die Substanzen stoßen sich gegenseitig ab.