benauwen

Definitions of benauwen
  1. verb
    press down tightly
    synonyms: aanstampen, omlaagdrukken
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    type of:
    persen
    make more compact by or as if by pressing
  2. verb
    come down on or keep down by unjust use of one's authority
    synonyms: neerslaan, onderdrukken, verdrukken
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    types:
    bedwingen, kleinkrijgen, knechten, omlaaghouden, onderwerpen
    put down by force or intimidation
  3. verb
    hold or catch as if in a trap
    synonyms: beklemmen, beknellen, knagen, knellen, nijpen, vreten
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    type of:
    beethebben, beethouden, houden, vasthouden
    have or hold in one's hands or grip
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