weigeren
Weigeren is a Dutch verb meaning to refuse, decline, or withhold consent. It is used when someone does not comply with a request, order, or proposal, and can express a firm, explicit refusal as well as a more casual rejection. In formal contexts such as law, medicine, or administration, it often denotes a deliberate choice with potential consequences.
Grammatical notes: Weigeren governs an infinitive clause, with constructions such as ik weiger te betalen or
Noun forms and usage: The abstract noun is weigering, meaning a refusal or denial, as in de
Etymology: The verb is of Germanic origin and is cognate with the Dutch weggijden-related terms and the