afstoppen

Definitions of afstoppen
  1. verb
    cause to stop
    synonyms: houden, stoppen, tegenhouden
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    antonyms:
    opstarten, start, starten
    get going or set in motion
    types:
    afvlaggen
    signal to stop
    remmen
    cause to stop by applying the brakes
    stagneren, stelpen
    stop the flow of a liquid
  2. verb
    hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of
    synonyms: belemmeren, bemoeilijken, impediëren, remmen, stuiten
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    type of:
    afwenden, beletten, letten, verhinderen, verhoeden, verletten, vermijden, voorkomen
    keep from happening or arising; make impossible
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