bestormen

Definitions of bestormen
  1. verb
    take by force
    synonyms: forceren, kraken, openbreken, stormlopen
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    doordringen, penetreren
    pass into or through, often by overcoming resistance
  2. verb
    search without warning, make a sudden surprise attack on
    synonyms: bespringen, stormlopen
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    aanranden, aanvallen, attaqueren, storten
    launch an attack or assault on; begin hostilities or start warfare with
  3. verb
    assail or attack on all sides: "The zebra was beset by leopards"
    synonyms: belagen, belegeren, bestoken
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    aanvallen, attaqueren, storten
    attack someone physically or emotionally
  4. verb
    surround so as to force to give up
    synonyms: belagen, belegeren, bestoken
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    type of:
    aanranden, aanvallen, attaqueren, storten
    launch an attack or assault on; begin hostilities or start warfare with
  5. verb
    fill quickly beyond capacity; as with a liquid
    synonyms: bedelven, bedolven, doodgooien, overladen, overspoelen, overstelpen, overstromen
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    bijladen, dempen, dichtgooien, opstoppen, opvullen, plempen, toegooien, vullen
    make full, also in a metaphorical sense
  6. verb
    charge someone with too many tasks
    synonyms: bedelven, bedolven, doodgooien, overladen, overspoelen, overstelpen, overstromen
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    type of:
    belast, belasten, bezwaren, opdragen, opgeven
    impose a task upon, assign a responsibility to
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