Vereiteln Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Vereiteln" is used as verb with the meaning of "thwart", "foil" or "frustrate".

Essential properties of "vereiteln"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: vereiteln
  • Simple past: vereitelte
  • Participle: vereitelt

See full conjugation of vereiteln

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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 "vereiteln" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To prevent or thwart"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Der Detektiv konnte den Diebstahl vereiteln.The detective was able to thwart the theft.
  2. Sie haben den Plan des Gegners vereitelt.They foiled the opponent's plan.
  3. Durch schnelles Handeln wurde der Angriff vereitelt.The attack was averted by quick action.
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