German

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Etymology

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wider- +‎ streben

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /viːdɐˈʃtʁeːbn̩/
  • Hyphenation: wi‧der‧stre‧ben
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Verb

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widerstreben (weak, third-person singular present widerstrebt, past tense widerstrebte, past participle widerstrebt, auxiliary haben)

  1. (with dative) to be reluctant to, to show some reluctance, to go against the grain with someone (contrary to one's nature)
    Es widerstrebte ihm, den Anweisungen Folge zu leisten.He was reluctant to follow the instructions.
    Es widerstrebte ihr ganz und gar.It went very much against the grain with her.
  2. (reflexive, with dative) to be opposed to, to resist, to go against (elevated language)

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