afstompen

Definitions of afstompen
  1. verb
    become lifeless, less lively, intense, or active; lose life, force, or vigor
    synonyms: vervlakken
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    gaan, kenteren, keren, lopen, marcheren, veranderen, verlopen
    undergo a change; become different in essence; losing one's or its original nature
  2. verb
    make senseless or dizzy by or as if by a blow
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    blokkeren, immobiliseren
    cause to be unable to move
  3. verb
    make less lively or vigorous
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    afzwakken, kwijnen, luwen, ontspannen, tanen, verbleken, verflauwen, verslappen, verweken, verwijven, verzwakken
    become weaker
  4. verb
    become dull or lusterless in appearance; lose shine or brightness
    synonyms: versuffen
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    gaan, kenteren, keren, lopen, marcheren, veranderen, verlopen
    undergo a change; become different in essence; losing one's or its original nature
  5. verb
    make dull in appearance
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    bepalen, gewijzigd, helpen, herscheppen, modificeren, variëren, veranderen, wijzigen
    cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
  6. verb
    make less lively, intense, or vigorous; impair in vigor, force, activity, or sensation
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    bepalen, gewijzigd, helpen, herscheppen, modificeren, variëren, veranderen, wijzigen
    cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
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