aanranden

Definitions of aanranden
  1. verb
    launch an attack or assault on; begin hostilities or start warfare with
    synonyms: aanvallen, attaqueren, storten
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    antonyms:
    verdedigen
    be on the defensive; act against an attack
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    counteren, uitvallen, uitverdedigen
    make a counterattack
    bezetten, binnenvallen, innemen
    march aggressively into another's territory by military force for the purposes of conquest and occupation
    belagen, belegeren, bestoken, bestormen
    surround so as to force to give up
    bekogelen, bombarderen, kanonneren
    throw bombs at or attack with bombs
    kanonneren
    attack with cannons or artillery
    torpederen
    attack or hit with torpedoes
    bespringen, bestormen, stormlopen
    search without warning, make a sudden surprise attack on
    type of:
    bestrijden, bevechten, kampen, knokken, matten, strijden, tegengaan, vechten
    be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
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