Meaning of the German Word "Sich widersetzen"

sich widersetzen
defy

To refuse to obey someone or something.

Example Sentence

Sie widersetzte sich ihren Eltern und verließ früh die Schule.

Other Meanings of This Word

To disagree with something and try to stop it.

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Definition: To refuse to obey someone or something.

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