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 author describes how in June 1940 the Nazis requisitioned the hotel to be the home of the Abwehr, the more civilized part of the intelligence services, at least compared with the Gestapo.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 16, 2026
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
Through the decoding of Abwehr wireless messages at Bletchley Park, the Double Cross team could tell exactly what the Germans thought of each agent.
From New York Times ● Aug. 1, 2012
Designed to be lightweight and easy to carry and set up, Abwehr Enigma was a medium-security model.
From "The Woman All Spies Fear" by Amy Butler Greenfield
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