Widerrufen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Widerrufen" is used as verb with the meaning of "to revoke", "to retract" or "to withdraw".

Essential properties of "widerrufen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: widerrufen
  • Simple past: widerrief
  • Participle: widerrufen

See full conjugation of widerrufen

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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 "widerrufen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To cancel or annul a statement, contract, or promise"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Er hat seine Aussage widerrufen.He retracted his statement.
  2. Der Vertrag wurde gestern widerrufen.The contract was revoked yesterday.
  3. Sie hat ihre Zustimmung widerrufen.She withdrew her consent.

2.) "To withdraw a previously given order or command"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Der Befehl wurde sofort widerrufen.The order was immediately revoked.
  2. Sie musste die Anweisung widerrufen.She had to withdraw the instruction.
  3. Er hat den Beschluss widerrufen.He revoked the decision.
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