aflossen

Definitions of aflossen
  1. verb
    free someone temporarily from his or her obligations
    synonyms: overnemen, waarnemen
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    type of:
    absolveren, dechargeren, dispenseren, ontheffen, ontlasten, ontslaan, vrijstellen, wippen
    free from obligations or duties
  2. verb
    save from sins
    synonyms: amortiseren, goedmaken, verzoenen
  3. verb
    exchange or buy back for money; under threat
    synonyms: amortiseren, inlossen
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    type of:
    inruilen, inwisselen, omruilen, omwisselen, ruilen, uitwisselen
    give to, and receive from, one another
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