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to revoke
To declare an official statement, order, offer, or contract invalid and withdraw it. This usually happens in writing and has legal consequences.
Sie können den online geschlossenen Vertrag innerhalb von 14 Tagen ohne Angabe von Gründen widerrufen.
You can revoke the contract concluded online within 14 days without giving reasons.
The word consists of the prefix 'wider' (against) and the verb 'rufen' (to call). So, figuratively, you 'call' 'against' an earlier statement or a contract and thereby declare it invalid.
Er musste seine Behauptung öffentlich widerrufen.
He had to publicly retract his claim.
'Widerrufen' is an inseparable verb. The prefix 'wider-' remains firmly attached to the verb in all sentence forms and tenses. The past participle is therefore formed without 'ge-': 'hat widerrufen' (has revoked/retracted).
Ich habe meine Bestellung gestern widerrufen.
I revoked my order yesterday.
The verb 'widerrufen' requires an accusative object. You always revoke or retract 'something'.
Der Kunde wollte den Kaufvertrag widerrufen.
The customer wanted to revoke the purchase contract.
In legal and business contexts, the verb is often combined with words such as 'Vertrag' (contract), 'Bestellung' (order), 'Angebot' (offer), or 'Einwilligung' (consent).
Sie hat ihre Einwilligung zur Datennutzung widerrufen.
She revoked her consent to the use of her data.
to confirm
'bestätigen' and 'widerrufen' are clear opposites, especially with official information, statements, or agreements. When you 'bestätigen' something, you state that it is correct or still applies. When you 'widerrufen' something, you take back an earlier declaration, offer, or statement. 'bestätigen' makes something more certain; 'widerrufen' makes it invalid or cancels it again. 'widerrufen' usually sounds more formal and is often used with contracts, declarations, or legal situations.
Der Kunde widerruft den Vertrag innerhalb von vierzehn Tagen.
The customer revokes the contract within fourteen days.
Wir bestätigen den Termin für Montag schriftlich.
We confirm the appointment for Monday in writing.