Verwerfen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Verwerfen" is used as verb with the meaning of "reject", "discard" or "dismiss".

Essential properties of "verwerfen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: verwerfen
  • Simple past: verwarf
  • Participle: verworfen

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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 "verwerfen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To reject an idea or plan"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Er hat den Vorschlag sofort verworfen.He immediately rejected the proposal.
  2. Die Jury verwirft die Klage mangels Beweisen.The jury dismisses the complaint due to lack of evidence.
  3. Sie verwarf die Idee als unpraktisch.She discarded the idea as impractical.

2.) "To invalidate or annul (legally)"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Das Gericht hat das Urteil verworfen.The court overturned the verdict.
  2. Der Antrag wurde als unzulässig verworfen.The application was rejected as inadmissible.
  3. Die Entscheidung wurde letztendlich verworfen.The decision was ultimately overturned.
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