afpijnigen

Definitions of afpijnigen
  1. verb
    subject to torture
    synonyms: afknijpen, afmartelen, folteren, geselen, kwellen, martelen, pijnigen, plagen, teisteren, tormenteren
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    type of:
    blesseren, kwetsen, verwonden
    cause injuries or bodily harm to
  2. verb
    treat cruelly
    synonyms: afmartelen
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    types:
    jennen, judassen, koeioneren, negeren, nijdassen, pesten
    annoy persistently
    laxeren, purgeren, purgerend, purificeren, purifiëren, reinigen, wegzuiveren, zuiveren
    oust politically
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