antreiben

Definitions of antreiben
  1. verb
    cause to move forward with force
    synonyms: treiben
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    types:
    schmeißen, werfen
    propel through the air
    lancieren
    propel with force
    abgeben, anspielen, zuspielen
    throw (a ball) to another player
    type of:
    bewegen
    cause to move or shift into a new position or place, both in a concrete and in an abstract sense
  2. verb
    spur on or encourage especially by cheers and shouts
    synonyms: anfeuern, anspornen, anstacheln, begeistern
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    type of:
    animieren, ermuntern, ermutigen
    inspire with confidence; give hope or courage to
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