aansteken

Definitions of aansteken
  1. verb
    cause to start burning; subject to fire or great heat
    synonyms: aanmaken, afsteken
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    antonyms:
    blussen, doven, uitblussen, uitdoven, uitmaken
    put out, as of fires, flames, or lights
    types:
    ontsteken
    cause to start burning
    oplaaien, opvlammen
    ignite quickly and suddenly, especially after having died down
    type of:
    branden, verbranden
    cause to burn or combust
  2. verb
    contaminate with a disease or microorganism
    synonyms: besmetten, infecteren
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    antonyms:
    desinfecteren, ontsmetten
    destroy microorganisms or pathogens by cleansing
    type of:
    contamineren, verontreinigen, vervuilen
    make impure
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