demandar

Definitions of demandar
  1. verb
    request urgently and forcefully
    synonyms: exigir, reclamar
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    types:
    desear, necesitar, querer
    wish or demand the presence of
    pedir
    consider obligatory; request and expect
    acuciar, apremiar, instar, urgir
    persistently ask for overdue payment
    type of:
    pedir, solicitar
    express the need or desire for; ask for
  2. verb
    bring a criminal action against (in a trial)
    synonyms: enjuiciar
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    antonyms:
    defender, representar
    be the defense counsel for someone in a trial
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