afhameren

Definitions of afhameren
  1. verb
    get rid of, silence, or suppress
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    aanvallen, bedwingen, bestrijden, beteugelen, betwisten, ingaan, neertrappen, onderdrukken, supprimeren, verdringen, vergeten
    to put down by force or authority
  2. verb
    throw or cast away
    synonyms: afdanken, opruimen
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    neerkwakken
    throw away as refuse
    inkwakken
    throw away
    afschaffen, derven, ontberen
    forgo or do or go without
    afstaan, renonceren, verbeuren, verspelen
    lose (s.th.) or lose the right to (s.th.) by some error, offense, or crime
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    afkomen, kwijtraken, ontdoen, wegdoen
    dispose of
  3. verb
    cause to be quiet or not talk
    synonyms: stilhouden, verstillen
    verstillen
    become quiet or quieter
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    muilkorven
    prevent from speaking out
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    aanvallen, bedwingen, bestrijden, beteugelen, betwisten, ingaan, neertrappen, onderdrukken, supprimeren, verdringen, vergeten
    to put down by force or authority
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