elhárít

Elhárít is a Hungarian verb that translates to several English concepts, primarily related to warding off, repelling, or averting something. It can refer to the act of physically pushing something away or preventing it from reaching you, such as elhárít egy támadást (warding off an attack) or elhárít egy akadályt (removing an obstacle). Beyond the physical, it also extends to metaphorical situations.

In a more abstract sense, elhárít can mean to deflect or dismiss something, like a criticism or a suspicion. For instance, one might elhárít egy vádaskodást (deflect an accusation) or elhárít egy rosszalló pillantást (avert a disapproving glance). The verb implies an active resistance or a successful prevention of an unwanted outcome or influence. It suggests an agency in preventing something negative from occurring or having an effect.

The term can also be used in the context of duties or responsibilities, meaning to delegate or pass on a task, although this usage is less common than its protective or dismissive meanings. However, the core semantic field revolves around successfully preventing or pushing away something undesirable, whether it be a physical threat, a negative emotion, or an inconvenient situation. The success of the action is often implied by the use of elhárít.