Abwehr
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of Abwehr
< German: literally, defense (noun derivative of abwehren to defend, ward off ), perhaps originally in a compound such as Spionageabwehr counterintelligence
Example Sentences
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The German military intelligence, the Abwehr, fell for it hook, line and sinker, and a copy of Martin's letters for the plans of a Greek invasion landed on Adolf Hitler's desk.
From BBC ● Apr. 14, 2022
Most of this was low-grade stuff, tolerated by Robertson because it helped to convince the Abwehr of Snow's bona fides, though he also made unauthorised disclosures, notably about the importance of radar.
From The Guardian ● Jan. 4, 2013
How much do we know for certain about what the Abwehr did and didn't suspect?
From New York Times ● Aug. 1, 2012
The book alleges that in 1940, Chanel was recruited into the Abwehr - her nom de guerre borrowed from another of her lovers, the Duke of Westminster.
From Seattle Times ● Aug. 17, 2011
During World War II, Bill Harvey fought his battles on the home front, leading counterespionage campaigns against the Abwehr, spies that Hitler sent across the Atlantic to sabotage the American war effort.
From "Spies: The Secret Showdown Between America and Russia" by Marc Favreau
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