visszaver

Visszaver is a Hungarian verb meaning to reflect, rebound, or send back toward its source. It is formed from the prefix vissza- (back) and the verb ver (to strike), and it covers both literal and figurative senses. The related noun visszaverődés denotes the act or result of reflection.

In its literal sense, visszaver describes the redirection of waves, such as light or sound, when they meet a surface. In optics the common expression is that the light is reflected: the angle of incidence equals the angle of reflection. The term is used in physics, engineering, and everyday language to describe surfaces that reflect energy.

In figurative use, visszaver indicates counteraction or deflection: to return a blow, to rebuff an argument, or to repulse a criticism. This sense emphasizes turning back an action toward its source rather than absorbing it.

The verb is standard in contemporary Hungarian; its use spans scientific writing, technical descriptions, and general prose. Related terms include visszaverődés, visszaverő, and tükröződés.