bestoken

Definitions of bestoken
  1. verb
    cause to go off
    synonyms: afdrukken, afschieten, afvuren, beschieten, knallen, paffen, schieten, vuren
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    types:
    neerhalen, neerschieten
    fire a shot
    fusilleren
    attack with fusillade
  2. verb
    assail or attack on all sides: "The zebra was beset by leopards"
    synonyms: belagen, belegeren, bestormen
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    type of:
    aanvallen, attaqueren, storten
    attack someone physically or emotionally
  3. verb
    surround so as to force to give up
    synonyms: belagen, belegeren, bestormen
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    type of:
    aanranden, aanvallen, attaqueren, storten
    launch an attack or assault on; begin hostilities or start warfare with
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