German Word: abschrecken
English Meaning: to scare off, to deter

Word Forms: abgeschreckt, abgeschreckte, abgeschreckten, abschreckt, abzuschrecken

Example Sentences:

Vor ein paar Jahren riet mir jemand, regelmäßig Zistrosentee zu trinken, um Zecken abzuschrecken.
A few years ago someone advised me to drink Cistus tea regularly to deter ticks.
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Related Words:

der Schrecken   (Pl: Schrecken)

fright, scare

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