begegnen

Definitions of begegnen
  1. verb
    remain present although waning or gradually dying
    synonyms: nachklingen
  2. verb
    come together
    synonyms: antreffen, aufeinander treffen, aufeinandertreffen, finden, stoßen, treffen
    versammeln, zusammenkommen, zusammentreffen
    collect in one place
  3. verb
    deal with (something unpleasant) head on
    synonyms: konfrontieren
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    types:
    abgeben, angehen, arbeiten, auseinandersetzen, austragen
    accept as a challenge
    type of:
    behandeln, dabeisein, eingehen
    begin to deal with
  4. verb
    experience as a reaction
  5. verb
    refuse to sponsor; refuse to do business with
    synonyms: blockieren, boykottieren
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    type of:
    lossagen, ächten
    avoid speaking to or dealing with
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