No. 15,712 in German
zurückgewichen
"Zurückgewichen" means "receded" or "moved back."
In a sentence
Er ist vor der Gefahr zurückgewichen.
He retreated from the danger.
The word 'zurückgewichen' is used here in a literal spatial sense, describing the action of physically moving away from something perceived as a threat or danger.
Bei der Diskussion ist sie verbal zurückgewichen.
She retreated verbally during the discussion.
Here, 'zurückgewichen' is applied metaphorically to a conversation, indicating that the subject relinquished their position or hesitated to participate strongly in the verbal exchange.
Der Plan wurde aufgrund von Kritik zurückgewichen.
The plan was retreated due to criticism.
In this case, 'zurückgewichen' is used figuratively to describe an idea or a plan being withdrawn or reconsidered due to external feedback or pressure.
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